"We, at Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, are a diverse community of the poor, the disadvantaged and hungry, the well-to-do, the youth, elderly, visitors, and those seeking refuge.

We are a community of many cultures and races. We stand for unity in our diversity by expressing our love of God the Father through prayer and worship, through service to one another, through the ministry of welcoming, through evangelization and ecumenism. With the Bishop as our pastor, we shall pursue this mission faithfully through the example of Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the gifts and talents of our members."