Diocese of Scranton

SCRANTON – The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child mistreatment. The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, will celebrate a Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, … Continue reading "Diocese to hold annual Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse April 10"

SCRANTON – Parishes across the Diocese of Scranton, including the Cathedral of Saint Peter, are busy preparing for Holy Week and Easter. The faithful are invited and encouraged to attend Masses to experience the joy, hope and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, will celebrate several … Continue reading "Bishop Bambera to celebrate Holy Week/Easter Masses at Cathedral of Saint Peter"

WILKES-BARRE – Hundreds of people will gather Saturday evening, April 5, 2025, for a night of fun with great food and exciting basketball games, all to benefit the programs and services of the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center. The CYC will hold its annual ‘March Madness’ event at the Westmoreland Club, South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, … Continue reading "‘March Madness’ event Saturday to benefit Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center"

WASHINGTON (OSV News) – The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument April 2 in a case concerning South Carolina’s attempt to prevent Planned Parenthood from participating in its Medicaid health program, in what could determine the nation’s largest abortion provider’s ability to use public funds in states that have restricted abortion. Supporters of allowing Planned … Continue reading "Supreme Court hears case over effort to bar Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funds"

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. “Bless us, Holy Father John Paul II. Bless the Lord’s church on its journey, that it may be a pilgrim of hope. Bless this … Continue reading "St. John Paul II tirelessly served church, embraced world, cardinal says"

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Even when a person seems totally lost and unable to find a way back to God, the Lord is already looking for him or her, said the text for Pope Francis’ weekly general audience. “Let us nurture our desire to see Jesus, and above all let us allow ourselves to be … Continue reading "Lord always goes in search of the lost, pope says"

(OSV News) – As the death toll following the massive earthquake in Myanmar is expected to reach 3,000, humanitarian organizations in the region, like Catholic Relief Services, are working round the clock to get essential supplies to those in need. Cara Bragg, country manager for CRS Myanmar, said that while it’s “still too early to … Continue reading "Catholic aid organizations in a race against time to provide relief in Myanmar"