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Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Seeks To Dismiss Attorney General Lawsuit
The attorney general of West Virginia lacks the authority to bring a lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, according to a motion from the church to dismiss a ...
West Virginia Attorney General Sues Diocese and Former Bishop Over Sex Abuse
The move could set a new precedent in dealing with abuse allegations The Attorney General of West Virginia is suing the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and former bishop Michael Bransfield, claiming ...
Bishops Bransfield and Bennett Restricted from Exercising Ministry
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore announced on Monday restrictions on the ministry of both retired West Virginia Bishop Michael Bransfield and retired Bishop Gordon Bennett, S.J. The restrictions against Bransfield ...
West Virginia: Catholic Priests “Credibly Accused” of Sexual Abuse
Several Catholic priests "credibly accused" of the sexual abuse of children served in southern West Virginia, according to a list of names the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston released on Thursday. The list ...