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Bransfield, ex-Wheeling-Charleston bishop accused of misconduct, dies at 82

Bransfield, ex-Wheeling-Charleston bishop accused of misconduct, dies at 82

Friday, May 8, 2026

An archdiocesan investigation in 2018 claimed Bishop Michael Bransfield engaged in multiple instances of sexual harassment and financial malfeasance of diocesan funds.

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