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  • Gifts of service, priesthood and Eucharist remembered at Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
    by Eric Deabill on March 29, 2024 at 12:11 pm

    SCRANTON – In the presence of several hundred people, the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, celebrated the Evening Mass of Lord’s Supper at the Cathedral of Saint Peter on March 28, 2024. As the Sacred Triduum began, Bishop Bambera acknowledged the three important gifts being celebrated at the Mass. “On this night, … Continue reading "Gifts of service, priesthood and Eucharist remembered at Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper"

  • Tears flow as pope washes feet of women inmates at Rome prison
    by Eric Deabill on March 29, 2024 at 10:41 am

    ROME (CNS) – As Pope Francis poured water over their feet, dried them with a towel and kissed their feet, 12 women inmates at Rome’s Rebibbia prison wept. The pope celebrated the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper March 28 at the women’s prison under a tent set up outside. The 12 women whose feet … Continue reading "Tears flow as pope washes feet of women inmates at Rome prison"

  • Dependence on God becomes the ‘seedbed for faith,’ Bishop Bambera says in Easter Message
    by Eric Deabill on March 28, 2024 at 1:43 pm

    Dear Friends, “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. … But go and tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.’” These words from Saint Mark’s Gospel confronted the first … Continue reading "Dependence on God becomes the ‘seedbed for faith,’ Bishop Bambera says in Easter Message"

  • Catholic Television Broadcasts for the Paschal Triduum from Scranton, Washington & Rome
    by Eric Deabill on March 28, 2024 at 1:38 pm
  • Bishop expresses deep gratitude to priests, people during Chrism Mass
    by Eric Deabill on March 28, 2024 at 1:35 pm

      SCRANTON — More than any other day of the liturgical year, the Tuesday of Holy Week spiritually draws the hearts and souls of faithful throughout the Diocese of Scranton to the solemn setting of the Cathedral of Saint Peter in downtown Scranton for the celebration of the Pontifical Mass of the Sacred Chrism. On … Continue reading "Bishop expresses deep gratitude to priests, people during Chrism Mass"

  • Reflect on Jesus as a ‘selfless servant,’ Bishop said as Holy Week begins
    by Eric Deabill on March 28, 2024 at 1:30 pm

    SCRANTON – Holy Week began in parishes across the Diocese of Scranton on March 24 with Palm Sunday Masses. At the Cathedral of Saint Peter, the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, began the 12:15 p.m. liturgy in the Cathedral Prayer Garden, where he blessed the palms and led the faithful on a … Continue reading "Reflect on Jesus as a ‘selfless servant,’ Bishop said as Holy Week begins"

  • On Palm Sunday, pope prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred
    by Eric Deabill on March 28, 2024 at 1:27 pm

    VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday. “Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble and peaceful king,” he said in brief remarks after celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square. He prayed that the faithful would open their hearts to the Lord because he alone … Continue reading "On Palm Sunday, pope prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred"