MARTINSBURG — Bishop Mark Brennan sprinkled holy water on the newest structure on the campus of Saint Joseph School, blessing a symbol of growth in Catholic education being experienced throughout West Virginia.

The leader of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and Superintendent Jennifer Hornyak visited the Martinsburg campus on Sept. 8 and 9. The first day began with him celebrating Mass for students in grades six through nine at St. Joseph Parish, then participating in a reception for the first freshman class the school has had since the late 1960s. St. Joseph High School opened for the 2025-26 academic year with 14 ninth-graders and will add a grade each year until its enrollment includes 12th-graders.

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