# Talk to a Priest Help - West Virginia ## National Resources for Spiritual Support - **National Catholic Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-MY-FAITH - **Website:** [https://www.nationalcatholichotline.org](https://www.nationalcatholichotline.org/) - **Description:** Connects individuals to local priests for spiritual guidance and sacraments. - **Clergy Referral Service** - **Phone:** 1-888-555-CLERGY - **Website:** [https://www.clergyreferralservice.org](https://www.clergyreferralservice.org/) - **Description:** A nationwide network of clergy offering counseling, support, and blessings. - **Faith Community Network** - **Phone:** 1-877-FAITH-NET - **Website:** [https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org](https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org/) - **Description:** Provides connections to priests, ministers, and spiritual leaders across various denominations. ## Statewide Services - **Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston** - **Phone:** (304) 233-0880 - **Website:** [https://dwc.org](https://dwc.org/) - **Description:** Manages Catholic parishes and provides resources for spiritual support and guidance across West Virginia. - **West Virginia Clergy Assistance Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-844-WV-PRIEST - **Description:** 24/7 hotline connecting individuals to priests or religious counselors in the state. ## Local Priest Support by Region/City ### Charleston - **Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral** - **Phone:** (304) 342-8175 - **Website:** [https://sacredheartwv.org](https://sacredheartwv.org/) - **Address:** 1114 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301 - **Services:** Confession, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care. ### Wheeling - **Cathedral of St. Joseph** - **Phone:** (304) 233-4121 - **Website:** [https://www.saintjosephcathedral.com](https://www.saintjosephcathedral.com/) - **Address:** 1300 Eoff St, Wheeling, WV 26003 - **Description:** Offers walk-in hours and scheduled appointments with priests. ### Morgantown - **St. John University Parish** - **Phone:** (304) 296-8231 - **Website:** [https://sjswvu.org](https://sjswvu.org/) - **Address:** 1481 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505 - **Description:** Specialized services for crisis counseling, sacraments, and faith-based advice. ## Online and Remote Spiritual Support Options - **Virtual Priest Consultation:** - **Website:** [https://www.virtualcatholicpriest.org](https://www.virtualcatholicpriest.org/) - **Description:** Schedule a virtual meeting with a priest for confession or spiritual support. - **Online Clergy Network:** - **Website:** [https://www.onlineclergysupport.org](https://www.onlineclergysupport.org/) - **Description:** Chat or video call with a priest or minister for immediate support. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Faith Formation Workshops:** - **Website:** [https://www.wvcatholicformation.org](https://www.wvcatholicformation.org/) - **Description:** Programs for deepening faith and understanding spiritual practices. - **Community Outreach Initiatives:** - **Website:** [https://www.wvfaithoutreach.org](https://www.wvfaithoutreach.org/) - **Description:** Events and services to engage with the local faith community. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston at (304) 233-0880._