Diocese of Scranton

EAST STROUDSBURG – April 8, 2023, is a day that Ellen Gomez of Bushkill will never forget. With her family and friends looking on, the 57-year-old was baptized at the Church of Saint John in East Stroudsburg during the Easter Vigil Mass. “I just feel good. I just feel like a new person,” Gomez told … Continue reading "Support the good work and ministries of our local church through the 2023 Diocesan Annual Appeal"

SCRANTON — Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, was recently informed that His Holiness Pope Francis has named Reverend Shane L. Kirby, a priest of the Diocese of Scranton, a Chaplain to His Holiness, which bestows upon the priest the title of Monsignor and the privilege of being an honorary member of the … Continue reading "Father Shane Kirby elevated to the rank of Monsignor"

HARRISBURG – The third annual PA March for Life will take place on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, outside the Capitol building in Harrisburg. Both the House and Senate will be in session that day, which will allow the pro-life community to come from every corner of the Commonwealth to have their voices heard. The PA … Continue reading "Speakers announced for third annual PA March for Life on Oct. 16"

OLD FORGE – Just one week after La Festa Italiana brought thousands of people to downtown Scranton to celebrate their Italian heritage, the Felittese Festival did the same thing for Old Forge. Despite rainy weather on Saturday night, many people still attended the annual three-day celebration in honor of Our Lady of Constantinople. “It has … Continue reading "Old Forge celebrates Our Lady of Constantinople with Mass and procession"

AVOCA – Faithful from parishes around the Diocese of Scranton came together Sept. 7 to share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and pray in an intentional way for the unborn. Queen of the Apostles Parish in Avoca hosted a Silver Rose program put together by the Knights of Columbus to promote a greater … Continue reading "Avoca parish holds Silver Rose Pro-Life Prayer Service"

SCRANTON – Calling all teenagers! Are you looking for a highly energetic and engaging opportunity to celebrate the richness of our Catholic faith? If so, the 2023 Diocese of Scranton Youth Rally is for you! Students in grades 7-12 are invited to join together on Saturday, Oct. 7 for the Youth Rally which will revolve … Continue reading "Nationally-known artists to participate in Diocesan Youth Rally"

GREAT BEND – Hundreds of people took to the streets of Susquehanna County this month to celebrate their faith and heritage. Members of the local Ecuadorian community held a procession throughout Great Bend Sept. 2 with an image of Our Lady of El Cisne, ending with the celebration of Mass at Saint Lawrence Church. “Latin … Continue reading "Hundreds participate in procession for Our Lady of El Cisne"