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Updated · Wheeling Intelligencer · May 1Evelio Menjivar-Ayala becomes head of Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
7 articles · Updated · Wheeling Intelligencer · May 1
- The 55-year-old, born in Chalatenango, El Salvador, becomes the diocese's leader after serving as an auxiliary bishop in Washington since 2023.
- He migrated to the United States in 1990, was ordained a priest in 2004 and has held parish, archdiocesan and national Catholic leadership roles.
- Menjivar was the first Salvadoran bishop in the United States and has been noted for supporting workers and advocating social justice for immigrants.
How might Bishop Menjivar-Ayala's background as an immigrant and social justice advocate shape the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston's future direction? What challenges does Bishop Menjivar-Ayala face in restoring trust amid Church abuse scandals and legislative reforms? How does Pope Leo XIV's recent appointments signal a shift in the Catholic Church's priorities, both locally and globally?