Diocese of Scranton

SCRANTON – The Scranton Catholic Charismatic Conference will be held on July 31 and August 1 & 2, at the University of Scranton. National and International speakers will be sharing the Word of God. Contemporary music ministry from Baltimore will be joining us. Mass is celebrated daily; Adoration and a service of prayer will be … Continue reading "Catholic Charismatic Renewal to host 44th Conference July 31-Aug. 2 in Scranton"

SCRANTON – Imagine rooms full of people from multiple faiths enjoying respectful dialogue, food and fellowship; gatherings to consider the meaning and blessing of our country’s founding. We can create this together: a once-in-a-generation opportunity for neighbors to meet neighbors, a chance to regain unity through conversation about some of America’s most inspiring words. What … Continue reading "First faith250 multifaith gathering planned for July 13"

VATICAN CITY (Vatican News) – An English edition of a book of Pope Benedict XVI’s previously unpublished homilies has been released by the Vatican. “The Lord Holds Us by the Hand” offers readers a collection of Pope Benedict’s homilies, allowing them to hear once again the voice of Joseph Ratzinger as preacher, theologian and pastor. … Continue reading "Previously unpublished homilies of Pope Benedict XVI released in English"

WASHINGTON (OSV News) – On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference and pro-life leaders pointed to abortion pills as among key challenges for the cause of protecting the right to life of unborn children. The Supreme Court issued the … Continue reading "USCCB and pro-life leaders: Abortion pills remain key post-Dobbs challenge"

(OSV News) – Father James Musgrave III, 39, a Detroit native who is one of more than 400 men ordained to the priesthood in the United States this year, came late not only to his discernment, but also to faith itself. He grew up as a “none” and was not baptized until he was 25. … Continue reading "New priests share journeys of discernment and discipleship that led to 2026 ordinations"

(OSV News) – The Vatican released the official schedule of the second extraordinary consistory this year, giving a glimpse into some of the topics and major issues that will be discussed by Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals. The schedule of the June 26-27 consistory, which was published by the Vatican press office … Continue reading "Extraordinary consistory signals pope’s push for more collaboration on global challenges"

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Participation in the Eucharist transforms believers into the Body of Christ and offers a remedy to the divisions affecting families and communities, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience June 24. In his final general audience until Aug. 5, Pope Leo also encouraged young people to use the downtime … Continue reading "Eucharist transforms believers into Christ’s body and counters division, pope says"