Welcome, Bishop Evelio!

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His Excellency,

Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, Pastor

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Very Reverend Fr. Donald X. Higgs
Rector

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Greetings in the Lord and welcome! In the name of the Catholic Parish of the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, I welcome you to our website. May you find in these pages a wonderful glimpse of the life and activities of our Catholic community here in Charleston. We strive to grow in the love of God and in the name of the Lord Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Welcome!

Reverend Prakash Kerketta
Associate Rector

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Pray for our own seminarians from Sacred Heart

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Basilica of the Co-Cathedral
of the Sacred Heart
1114 Virginia St. E
Charleston, WV 25301
304-342-8175

Mass Times
Saturday – 8:15am & Vigil 5:30pm
Sunday – 8:00am, 10:30am, 5:00pm
Monday – 8:15am
Tuesday – 12:00pm
Wednesday – 12:00pm
Thursday – 12:00pm
Friday – 12:00pm

Confession Times
Saturdays 4:00-5:00pm
(Basilica cry room)

Also by appointment 304-342-8175

Eucharistic Adoration
Saturdays – 4:00 to 5:00pm

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