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  • Saint Boniface & Saint Lawrence PREP program presents Living Stations
    by Dan Gallagher on March 18, 2024 at 6:44 pm

      On Friday, March 15th at 7:00 PM,  6th & 7th grade students from the St Boniface & St Lawrence PREP program, presented a Living Stations of the Cross at St Lawrence Church in South Williamsport. They brought the Stations to life through costumed visual representations, music and meditations.  The Stations were well attended by … Continue reading "Saint Boniface & Saint Lawrence PREP program presents Living Stations"

  • Please contact your state representative and tell them to oppose House Bill 2063!!
    by Dan Gallagher on March 18, 2024 at 4:29 pm

    PA Representative Joe Ciresi–a Democrat from Montgomery County (Representing Pottsgrove, Pottstown & Spring-Ford)–has introduced legislation (HB 2063) that would end the EITC & OSTC programs as we know them. Representative Ciresi’s bill can only be regarded as a significant attack on the freedom of parental choice in education in PA.  WHAT THE BILL WOULD DO: … Continue reading "Please contact your state representative and tell them to oppose House Bill 2063!!"

  • Chrism Mass to be celebrated March 26 in Scranton
    by Eric Deabill on March 14, 2024 at 9:38 am

    SCRANTON – The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass on March 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Peter. The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn and important diocesan celebrations of the liturgical year and all parishioners are invited and encouraged to … Continue reading "Chrism Mass to be celebrated March 26 in Scranton"

  • Pope: Church must stop protecting abusers ‘who hide behind their position’
    by Eric Deabill on March 13, 2024 at 11:58 pm

    VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The work of protecting minors and other vulnerable people in the Catholic Church involves holding those in positions of power accountable for the abuse they commit, Pope Francis said. The church’s safeguarding efforts “must undoubtedly aim at eradicating situations that protect those who hide behind their positions to impose themselves on … Continue reading "Pope: Church must stop protecting abusers ‘who hide behind their position’"

  • 24 ‘perpetual pilgrims’ eager to lead ‘biggest Eucharistic procession in world history’
    by Eric Deabill on March 13, 2024 at 11:52 pm

    (OSV News) – A profound experience with the Eucharist during Mass in his freshman year at Texas A&M University compelled Charlie McCullough to make Jesus the center of his life. “Every decision that I’ve made after that has been a small step in that relationship and a small response to that invitation,” said McCullough, a … Continue reading "24 ‘perpetual pilgrims’ eager to lead ‘biggest Eucharistic procession in world history’"

  • New auxiliary bishops give ‘a great sign of hope and joy,’ says Philly archbishop
    by Eric Deabill on March 13, 2024 at 11:47 pm

    PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) – Three Philadelphia priests have been made auxiliary bishops of their archdiocese, providing “a great sign of hope and of joy” as they “walk in the midst of the people” on the journey to eternal life in Jesus Christ, said their archbishop. Bishop Keith J. Chylinski, Bishop Christopher R. Cooke and Bishop … Continue reading "New auxiliary bishops give ‘a great sign of hope and joy,’ says Philly archbishop"

  • On Good Friday, Catholics urged to support Middle East Christians
    by Eric Deabill on March 13, 2024 at 11:42 pm

    VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis plans to launch a humanitarian project in Gaza or the West Bank with the possible help of the traditional Good Friday collection for the Holy Land, said the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches. “The outbreak of the war in Gaza, after the events of October 7, paralyzed the Holy … Continue reading "On Good Friday, Catholics urged to support Middle East Christians"