The Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala’s appointment as the 10th Bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese already is a special moment for him. It has been made even more special, he said, with who he will replace in that role. Menjivar is taking the baton of the diocese from the Most Rev. Mark ...

The Most Rev. Mark Brennan came to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in 2019 as its new bishop with a mission to rebuild the trust the community once had in the diocese’s leadership. The Wheeling-Charleston Diocese had fallen into tumultuous times under the previous bishop, ...

WHEELING – Local clergy describe Bishop Mark Brennan as a man willing to share his personal experiences, reach out to those of other religions and backgrounds, and foster peace in the community. They also say they will miss his presence in the Wheeling area. Brennan, 79, built relationships ...

Having a coat of arms comes from Church tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. This ecclesiastical shield is symbolic of the Catholic bishop’s “signature” to identify his office, pastoral mission, and values. The blue field symbolizes the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the United ...

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito are supporting different GOP statehouse candidates in the May 12 primary election, as affiliated groups increasing their spending on races. On Thursday, Morrisey put out a call on his personal social media ...

WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan, 79, as bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, and has appointed the Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, currently auxiliary bishop of Washington, as his successor. The resignation and appointment ...