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Bishop Gathers with Seminarians in Wheeling

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Bishop Michael J. Bransfield gathered with seminarians of the diocese in Wheeling for the annual Bishop’s Weekend with Seminarians July 31-Aug. 1. Pictured following evening prayer at the Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Chapel on the fourth floor of Central Catholic High School in Wheeling July 30 are, from left, Daniel Price, Andrew Switzer, Thomas Gallagher, Bishop Bransfield, Rev. Mr. José Manuel Escalante, Ryan Stichweh, Adam Brown, John Paul Nardelli and Father Paul Hudock, director of the diocesan Office of Vocations. Not pictured is seminarian Justin Blanc, who is studying in Rome.

Vocations Office Sets Goal: Increasing Ordinations to the Priesthood in West Virginia

By Colleen Rowan WHEELING—The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s Office of Vocations has set a goal of increasing ordinations to the priesthood in West Virginia.
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Parish Choir Members Invited to Join Diocesan Choir for Pilgrimage

By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—Members of parish choirs in the diocese are invited to join the diocesan choir for the diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the...
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Presentation on Mary to be Featured at Pilgrimage

By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—The diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Sept. 11 will offer a day of faith-filled...
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Pilgrimage Will Offer Chance to Discover Beauty of National Shrine

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, site of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s 2010 pilgrimage Sept. 11, is the largest Roman Catholic...
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Knights of Columbus Will Aid Haitian Children Injured in January Earthquake

WASHINGTON—The Knights of Columbus announced that it will come to the aid of every Haitian child who lost a limb in the January earthquake that destroyed much of their country and...
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Summit for Lifelong Faith Formation Held in Charleston

By Bobbie Brown Showalter CHARLESTON—Sixty-seven people from all walks of life gathered at Blessed John XXIII Pastoral Center in Charleston for the fifth annual Summit for Lifelong...
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Wheeling Hospital’s Tower 5 Enters Phase 2 of Construction

By Colleen Rowan WHEELING—Construction of Medical Tower 5 at Wheeling Hospital has entered phase 2 of the project. The $50 million expansion that will bring enhanced and expanded...
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Vocations Office Launches Website

By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s Vocations Office has launched a new website at www.wvpriests.org to help reach men who are hearing God’s...
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Workshops on New English Translation of the Roman Missal Planned for Priests, Parish Leaders

By Colleen Rowan WHEELING—In preparation of the implementation of the new English translation of the Roman Missal, workshops for priests and parish leaders will be available this year.
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Buses Available to Diocesan Pilgrimage to National Shrine in Washington Sept. 11

By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—The diocese is offering charter buses to the diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Sept....
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St. Agnes Parish in Shepherdstown Recognized for Design of Church

By John Bagladi SHEPHERDSTOWN—St. Agnes Parish in Shepherdstown has received the Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ 2010 Jurors’ Special...
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Italian Heritage Celebrated in Wheeling

By Colleen Rowan WHEELING—Hundreds gathered on the banks of the Ohio River in Wheeling for the Mass Bishop Michael J. Bransfield celebrated during the Upper Ohio Valley Italian...
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