About Christ Our Hope Mission / St. Joseph Chapel · Pennsboro, West Virginia
Christ Our Hope Mission, located in Pennsboro, West Virginia, is a Catholic parish that holds Mass at St. Joseph Chapel due to a fire at its original location. It is part of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese and serves the local community with a focus on Eucharistic tradition and parish family life. The parish traces its roots to St. Marys Mission Church, founded in 1835, and was renamed St. John in 1933. It became an independent parish in 1974. Parishioners describe the community as welcoming and familial, with opportunities for fellowship after Mass.
- Established
- 1835
- Patron
- St. John
- Diocese
- Wheeling-Charleston Diocese
Why belong here
Parishioners describe the community as familial and welcoming, with opportunities to socialize after Mass over coffee and shared treats. Visitors feel at home, greeted warmly as if they’ve been attending regularly. The parish emphasizes Eucharistic tradition, spiritual growth, and a strong sense of belonging.
Mass times at Christ Our Hope Mission / St. Joseph Chapel
Weekly Mass schedule
About St. John
St. John Catholic Church is part of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese of West Virginia. The parish began as St. Marys Mission Church in 1835, and served the Pleasant County community. This little church on a hill was named St. John in honor of Bishop John J. Saint in 1933, and was declared an independent parish in 1974 by Bishop Joseph H. Hodges.
What People Are Saying
“I feel like I am just visiting family when I come on the weekends, like I never left!” Parishioner “The members of this church greeted us like we have been there every Sunday, I really felt at home coming to St. John Church.” Visitor “I especially love the opportunity to socialize after Mass with a simple cup of coffee and whatever goodies are brought to share.” Parishioner