Dear Friend in Christ,
Peace and blessings to you in this special year as we celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Together, we honor the remarkable legacy of faith and service that has flourished in our diocese since its founding, and we look to the future with renewed hope and purpose during this Year of Hope.
The Catholic Sharing Appeal (CSA) is an opportunity for us to come together as one diocesan family to support the vital ministries and initiatives that strengthen our parishes and communities. Through your generosity, the CSA assists our parishes, shared ministries, Catholic education, and outreach efforts. Programs such as tuition assistance, food pantries, and Catholic Charities West Virginia benefit directly from CSA funds.
The Catholic Sharing Appeal is a lifeline for our diocese, empowering us to serve Christ’s mission in profound and meaningful ways. Your contributions help provide grants that support parish repairs, technology enhancements, evangelization efforts, and food pantries that feed the hungry across West Virginia. Each dollar given is a testament to our shared commitment to caring for one another and spreading the love of Christ.
As we reflect on our 175 years of faith-filled history, we recognize the extraordinary impact of those who came before us. Their sacrifices built the parishes, schools, and ministries that continue to shape our lives today. Now, it is our turn to build upon their legacy by participating in the Catholic Sharing Appeal and ensuring that our diocese remains vibrant and strong for generations to come so that we may respond to Christ’s command to, “Go, make disciples for all nations,” including absent Catholics and the religiously unaffiliated West Virginias.
I invite you to make a meaningful impact by considering a first-time gift to support the CSA. Your contribution, no matter the size, will help create lasting change and bring hope to those who need it most. By joining the community of donors, you become an essential part of the work we do, enabling us to expand our reach and deepen our efforts. This is your opportunity to make a difference and see the direct results of your generosity. Together, we can achieve incredible things—starting with your first gift today.
Together, let us embrace this Year of Hope as a time to renew our commitment to Christ and to one another, trusting in the abundant grace of God to guide us forward. May God bless you and your loved ones abundantly.
With kindest personal regards, I remain,
Sincerely in Christ,
+Mark E. Brennan
Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston