Diocese of Scranton

ROME (CNS) – Pope Francis used his third day at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to visit children hospitalized in the oncology ward and to confer the sacrament of baptism on a tiny infant named Miguel Angel. The child, who was just a few weeks old, was sleeping peacefully in a portable hospital bassinet as the pope … Continue reading "Pope visits pediatric oncology ward, baptizes infant"

March 31, 2023 His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments. Reverend Kenneth M. Seegar, from Pastor, Holy Rosary Parish, Hazleton, and Holy Name of Jesus Parish, West Hazleton, to Leave of Absence for reasons of health, effective March 30, 2023.  Reverend Binesh Joseph Kanjirakattu, from Assistant Pastor, Holy Rosary Parish, Hazleton, and … Continue reading "Bishop Bambera Announces Clergy Appointments"

ROME (CNS) – Pope Francis enjoyed a pizza “party” with staff on his second night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital and was expected to be released from the hospital April 1, the Vatican press office said. Matteo Bruni, head of the press office, later confirmed the 86-year-old pope’s “presence” at the Palm Sunday Mass in St. … Continue reading "Pope set to leave hospital after three-day stay for bronchitis"

ROME (CNS) – More than 24 hours after he entered the hospital, Pope Francis’ doctors reported a “marked improvement” in his condition, which they attributed to treatment with intravenous antibiotics. The tests the pope underwent after entering Rome’s Gemelli hospital with difficulty breathing revealed he had bronchitis, said a medical bulletin released by the Vatican … Continue reading "Doctors report ‘marked improvement’ in pope’s condition"

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 in-person to experience the joy, hope and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, will celebrate … Continue reading "Bishop Bambera to celebrate Holy Week & Easter Masses at Cathedral of Saint Peter"

ROME (CNS) – After spending the night in the hospital, Pope Francis is “steadily improving” from a respiratory infection and continuing his planned course of treatment, the Vatican press office said. After he “rested well overnight,” the Vatican said March 30, he “read some newspapers after eating breakfast and has resumed working.” Before lunch, Pope … Continue reading "Pope ‘steadily improving’ from respiratory infection, Vatican says"

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – After having difficulty breathing, Pope Francis went to Rome’s Gemelli hospital March 29 where he was diagnosed with a respiratory infection that will be treated in the hospital for several days, the Vatican press office said. In the past few days, the statement said, “Pope Francis complained of some respiratory difficulties … Continue reading "Pope hospitalized for respiratory infection, Vatican says"