As we approach this most joyful time for our Church and our world, the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Most Rev. Mark Brennan, Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, wishes to share with you his Christmas message. Blessings to you and your families as we continue our Advent journey towards the joyful season of Christmas.
If you are unable to be there in person, the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston will livestream (on our Facebook page) the Mass of Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Clifton Mastran at 10 am, Saturday, December 20, from the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling. The Mass will also be able to be watched at https://dwc.org.
The Roman Church has been singing the “O” Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23.
They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the… Read more
Watch the Daily Mass for Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent from the Cathedral of Saint Peter at: https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/media/ctv-catholic-television/wednesday-daily-mass/
Jesse Tree Day 17 || When we trust in the Lord, God transforms our doubt into faith and joy.
Gabriel knew that Zechariah doubted that the Lord could give him and Elizabeth a son in their “advanced” age, so he made him silent. During those 9 months, Zechariah witnessed God’s power and faithfulness. When he was given the ability to speak… Read more
Last night at the Vocations in Progress (VIP) Dinner and Mass, we gathered to celebrate the vibrant vocations across our diocese and unite in prayer and thanksgiving for those opening their hearts to discern God’s call. Pictured here are our many of our 34 dedicated seminarians, whom we honored and lifted up in prayer, asking God to… Read more
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