Diocese of Scranton

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  • Bishop Bambera Announces Clergy Appointments
    by Dan Gallagher on February 18, 2025 at 4:22 pm

    His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments: Reverend David W. Bechtel, to Chaplain, Saint John Neumann High School Williamsport.  Father will remain Pastor, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Williamsport, effective February 17, 2025.  Reverend William D. Corcoran, from Retirement, to Administrator, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Williamsport, and Saint … Continue reading "Bishop Bambera Announces Clergy Appointments"

  • Annual Communion Breakfast
    by Dan Gallagher on February 18, 2025 at 2:45 pm

      Saints Anthony and Rocco and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parishes Holy and Altar and Rosary Societies of Dunmore held their Parish Communion Breakfast on Sunday, February 16th at La Buona Vita. The day began with 8:30am Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Mass was celebrated by the Reverend David P. Cappelloni, Pastor. … Continue reading "Annual Communion Breakfast"

  • Pope adds feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata to universal calendar
    by Eric Deabill on February 13, 2025 at 8:30 pm

    VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a “beacon of hope” and an example of loving service to the poorest of the poor, to the General Roman Calendar so that her “Optional Memorial shall be celebrated by all on 5 September every year.” Cardinal Arthur Roche and … Continue reading "Pope adds feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata to universal calendar"

  • Upholding the Dignity of All- A Message on Immigration from the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton
    by Dan Gallagher on February 13, 2025 at 8:29 pm

      “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35)  Faith is not just about belief. It is also about action. As noted in the verse above from Matthew’s Gospel, how we treat others – particularly the most vulnerable … Continue reading "Upholding the Dignity of All- A Message on Immigration from the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton"

  • Prayers, adoration and getting back to basics of faith seen as ways to encourage vocations
    by Eric Deabill on February 13, 2025 at 8:28 pm

    NAPLES, Fla. (OSV News) – Prayers and fasting, Eucharistic adoration and getting back to the basics of the Catholic faith are some of the ways the laity can encourage priestly and religious vocations in 2025. Those were among the recommendations that a panel of lay and religious offered during the 2025 Legatus annual summit for Catholic business men and … Continue reading "Prayers, adoration and getting back to basics of faith seen as ways to encourage vocations"

  • Pope to U.S.: Migration policies built on force, not truth, ‘will end badly’
    by Eric Deabill on February 13, 2025 at 8:25 pm

    VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has urged U.S. Catholics and people of goodwill to not give in to “narratives” that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to migrants and refugees. “I recognize your valuable efforts, dear brother bishops of the United States, as you work closely with migrants and refugees, proclaiming Jesus Christ and … Continue reading "Pope to U.S.: Migration policies built on force, not truth, ‘will end badly’"

  • St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Schedules 3 Friday Lenten Buffets in Pocono Pines
    by Dan Gallagher on February 12, 2025 at 4:07 pm

      The annual Friday Lenten Buffets at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Pocono Pines are scheduled to begin on Friday, March 7, from 4 – 6 p.m.  All three buffets will include a variety of meatless dishes for your dining pleasure.  Our first dinner will offer a garden salad, a choice of two soups, and … Continue reading "St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Schedules 3 Friday Lenten Buffets in Pocono Pines"