Pope Francis also directed that Bransfield's replacement as bishop determine how Bransfield should "make personal amends" for his actions.Michelle Boorstein, West Virginia bishop calls for predecessor, accused of sex and financial misconduct, to pay $792,000 in restitution and to apologize, Washington Post (November 26, 2019). Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Mark E. Brennan was appointed Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston in late July 2019,Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore auxiliary bishop to bring pastoral ways to a West Virginia diocese troubled by scandal, Baltimore Sun (July 23, 2019). and installed in August 2019.Linda Comins, Brennan installed as new Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, The Inter-Mountain (August 23, 2019).
