It’s almost time to ring in the 175th!
The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston will mark the beginning of its 175th Anniversary on July 19, 2025, by having its churches across West Virginia ring/peal their bells at 7:19 pm., Saturday.
This symbolic act of unity will involve the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling, the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Charleston, and various parishes and missions throughout the Mountain State.
In addition to the churches ringing their tower bells, we invite everyone to participate by going outside and ringing a bell (handbell, desk bell, cowbell, swiss bells, jingle bells etc…).
This celebration takes place during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope, when the faithful are encouraged to be fully alive in the Church and share their love of Jesus Christ to all people.
The ringing of the bells serves as a reminder of the diocesan mission, that emphasizes “we are a determined and family-oriented people of God nurtured by a land of remarkable beauty and abundant resources – sent to be a sign of Christ to the world.”
