The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has appointed an episcopal delegate for matters concerning the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass and has expanded the Latin Mass’s availability within the diocese, the bishop announced on Friday, August 28.
“In an effort to foster greater unity among the Catholic faithful and provide for their various spiritual needs, Most Rev Evelio Menjívar, Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, announced that Very Rev Timothy J. Grassi, V.F., pastor of St James Parish in Charles Town, has been appointed Episcopal Delegate for Matters Concerning the Usus Antiquior in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, effective August 24, 2026,” said Bishop Evelio Menjívar in a message to his diocese.
