Last week Bishop Bambera participated in a lengthy interview with Times Leader reporter Mark Guydish about the recently released John Jay Study on the causes and context of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States (1950-2010). The story ran on page 1 and appears below. However, the newspaper made …
Read MoreBishop Bambera Ordains Priest, Transitional Deacon for Diocese of Scranton 0
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera ordained a new priest and a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Scranton at a Mass of Ordination on Saturday morning, May 28, in St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton. Presiding over his first priestly ordination since becoming the tenth Bishop of Scranton more than a year ago, he conferred the Sacrament …
Read MoreCTV Provides Live Coverage of the Mass of Ordination on May 28, 2011 0
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will preside over his first priestly ordination since becoming the tenth Bishop of Scranton more than a year ago when he serves as principal celebrant and ordaining prelate for a Mass of Ordination this Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Cathedral. Conferring the Sacrament of Holy Orders for …
Read MoreBishop Bambera’s Schedule 0
May 27 Solemn Vespers for Ordination, St. Peter’s Cathedral, 7:00 PM May 28 Diaconate and Priesthood Ordination, St. Peter’s Cathedral, 10:00 AM May 29 Commencement Ceremony, University of Scranton, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, Noon June 1 Commencement Ceremony, Holy Redeemer High School, Anderson Center, Misericordia University, Dallas, 7:00 PM June 3 Commencement …
Read MoreBishop to Ordain Priest, Transitional Deacon on Saturday 0
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will preside over his first priestly ordination since becoming the tenth Bishop of Scranton more than a year ago when he serves as principal celebrant and ordaining prelate for a Mass of Ordination this Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Cathedral. Conferring the Sacrament of Holy Orders for …
Read MoreDiocesan Annual Appeal Surpasses Goal 0
With faith and generosity, tens of thousands of Catholic families and individuals throughout Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania have answered the call to stewardship, ensuring that the 2010 Diocesan Annual Appeal has surpassed its goal of $5.4 million. To date, the campaign has raised $5,518,163. This collective generosity has resulted in the second-largest total of giving …
Read MoreCLERGY APPOINTMENT 0
His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, makes the following assignment, effective as noted: SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT Reverend Samuel J. Ferretti as Diocesan Chaplain for the Serra Club, effective May 16, 2011. Father Ferretti will continue as pastor of the SS. Peter and Paul and St. Lucy Churches, Scranton.
Read MoreStatement by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera on the John Jay Study: 0
The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States (1950-2010) On May 18, a report from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York, was released. The 143-page report: The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by …
Read MoreMass of Remembrance Set for July 14 0
The Diocese of Scranton is offering the annual Mass in remembrance of victims of violent or tragic death. The Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 14, at 7 p.m. in St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton. The Mass is offered for those who have died in tragedy, especially those who have died through murder, suicide and …
Read MoreNFP and the Telos of Sex 0
Making Sense Out of Bioethics Married Catholics today often struggle to understand the moral difference between using contraceptives to avoid a pregnancy and using natural family planning (NFP). NFP relies on sexual abstinence during fertile periods in a woman’s cycle, as assessed by various indicators like cervical mucus or changes in body temperature. To …
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