More than two weeks after a 145-year-old Catholic church was destroyed by fire, law enforcement officials announced that two suspects were arrested and charged with felonies for a blaze officials confirmed was arson.
Colleen Rowan - Catholic News Service
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West Virginia bishop requires new protocols for anti-sexual abuse program
Fingerprinting is now required of the bishop; all priests and deacons; all seminarians; all Catholic school principals, teachers, staff and certain volunteers; as well as chancery staff.
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How the Franciscan sisters are fighting the opioid crisis in the town where it began
The Franciscan sister moved to Kermit, West Virginia, 10 years ago, just a few months after the now infamous FBI shutdown of a town pharmacy.
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Wheeling-Charleston Diocese ‘steadfastly’ affirms child protection policy
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, who is the apostolic administrator of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, is “steadfastly affirming” the diocese’s child protection standards in wake of a lawsuit filed by the State of West Virginia.
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Wheeling Jesuit University to remain open under financial exigency plan
Wheeling Jesuit University announced March 27 that it will remain open under the board of trustees’ existing declaration of financial exigency.
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Archbishop Lori assures diocese he’s with them in journey toward healing
In his celebration of Mass, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said he will be with the Catholics of West Virginia on the journey to “healing and reconciliation.”