Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Each year, the Catholic Sharing Appeal invites us to pause and reflect on how deeply we are connected as one family of faith across West Virginia. Though our parishes may differ in size, location, and circumstance, we are united in our call to proclaim the Gospel, serve those in need, and hand on the faith to future generations.

The Catholic Sharing Appeal is a tangible expression of that unity. Through your generosity, the Appeal supports essential ministries such as faith formation, Catholic education, and vital social outreach to the poor and vulnerable. At the same time, the Appeal directly benefits your local parish by returning funds to help meet its most urgent needs—strengthening parish life, supporting local ministries, and ensuring that each parish has the resources it needs to continue Christ’s work in its own community.

I am deeply grateful for the sacrificial spirit so many of you show year after year. Your participation in the Appeal is an act of stewardship rooted in faith and trust—trust that God will multiply our gifts and use them for His greater glory.

I invite you to prayerfully consider how you can support this year’s Catholic Sharing Appeal. Whether your gift is large or small, it is a meaningful contribution to the shared mission we carry together as the Church in West Virginia.

United in faith and mission, may we continue to walk together as disciples, bringing Christ’s love and hope to every corner of West Virginia.

With kindest personal regards, I remain,

Sincerely in Christ,

+Mark E. Brennan
Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston