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'The Little Catholic Church on Irish Mountain' stood in West Virginia for 150 years before it burned
Nestled in the thick woods atop Irish Mountain in West Virginia, a small, whitewashed wooden church stood resolute for nearly... Read more
Catholic priest reveals role in DC aborted babies case: 'I buried them myself'
A West Virginia priest is speaking publicly about his role in providing a funeral Mass and burial for more than... Read more
Two more US bishops emphasize the need for Eucharistic document
The U.S. bishops are drafting a Eucharistic document to catechize Catholics, not to score political points, two bishops emphasized this... Read more
West Virginia bishop revives lay-led advisory council
The Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston is reviving a lay-led advisory council as part of reforms following the 2018 departure of disgraced... Read more
Bishop Bransfield offers 'apology', repays $400k to W Virginia diocese
Bishop Michael Bransfield has repaid more than $400,000 to his former diocese, and issued a narrowly-worded apology to the faithful... Read more
W Virginia's Catholic bishop says emeritus Bishop Bransfield not in contact
Bishop Michael Bransfield, who headed West Virginia’s only Catholic diocese before retiring amid scandal, has not communicated with his successor... Read more
Bishop Bransfield facing new abuse allegation
Former Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Michael Branfield is facing an allegation that he touched inappropriately a nine year-old girl during a... Read more
Bishop Bransfield's life of luxury
Bransfield spent nearly one million dollars on private jets and over $660,000 on airfare and hotels during his 13 years... Read more
New West Virginia bishop addresses scandals head-on at installation Mass
After nearly a year without a bishop, due to the scandal-ridden former Bishop Michael Bransfield, the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in... Read more
Brennan appointment hailed as 'new day' after Bransfield scandals in West Virginia
Bishop Mark Brennan will be installed as the ninth Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston next month, as West Virginia’s sole diocese looks... Read more
Pope Francis names Bp Mark Brennan to follow Bransfield at West Virginia diocese
Pope Francis Tuesday named Bishop Mark Brennan the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia following financial corruption and alleged sexual assault... Read more
Vatican announces sanctions on disgraced Bishop Bransfield
Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, Bishop emeritus of Wheeling-Charleston, will no longer be allowed to participate in public Masses or live... Read more
Wheeling-Charleston Diocese launches new financial accountability plan
In the wake of reports of financial and sexual misconduct on the part of former Bishop Michael Bransfield, the Diocese... Read more
‘No excuse, no adequate explanation’: Lori releases findings of Bishop Bransfield investigation
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore has released a letter to the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston addressing the findings of a preliminary... Read more
Bishops Bransfield, Bennett restricted from exercising ministry
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore announced on Monday restrictions on the ministry of both retired West Virginia Bishop Michael Bransfield... Read more
