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Possible Cause for Sainthood of Father Charles R. Carroll

​Father Charles R. Carroll, the first pastor of All Saints Parish in Bridgeport, WV, and its former Mission Churches, and founder of its former school, served the local faithful from 1933-1982.

​A group consisting of current and former All Saints Parish members and its Mission Churches are exploring the possible Cause for his Sainthood. As part of this process, the Church seeks signs of devotion and esteem among the faithful. Bishop Brennan has encouraged the group to gather stories and testimonies.

If you knew Fr. Carroll, you are encouraged to share a testimony about his life and witness by emailing [email protected] or by writing to: The Cause of Father Charles R. Carroll, All Saints Catholic Church, Attn: Stephen Pishner, 317 East Main Street. Bridgeport WV 26330

​The memory of a Vianney-like priest lay hidden in the West Virginia mountains

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Prayer for the Cause of Father Charles R. Carroll
Eternal Father, you alone grant us every blessing in heaven and on earth, through the redemptive mission of your divine Son, Jesus Christ, by the working of the Holy Spirit. In every age you raise up men and women outstanding in holiness, whose faithful service has contributed significantly to the apostolic mission of the Church.
Among those faithful servants are some priests, one of whom, Father Charles R. Carroll, labored for many years in the North Central region of West Virginia and whose soul we commend to your loving care. 
We pray that you may look kindly on this pastor of souls, whose service inspired great numbers of Catholics and other people to grow in faith and virtue and to be of service to their brothers and sisters in need. We humbly ask that, if it would be for the honor and glory of the Most Holy Trinity and for the salvation of souls, you move the Church to begin the process to investigate Father Carroll’s life and ministry so that he might be declared a Servant of God with a possible path toward sainthood. 
Meanwhile, we pray for the happy repose of the soul of a priest revered by many Catholics in the parishes and missions where he served. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord.
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+ Most Reverend Mark E. Brennan, D.D.
Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston
June 25, 2025