DIOCESE OF SCRANTON
300 WYOMING AVENUE
SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18503-1279
(570) 207-2238
www.dioceseofscranton.org 

OFFICIALS
 

BISHOP OF SCRANTON:
Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L.
Phone: 207-2216
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Bishops-Office@dioceseofscranton.org

BISHOP EMERITUS:
Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D.
Phone: 343-6170
Fax: 343-3040
e-mail: jctimlin@comcast.net

RETIRED BISHOP OF SCRANTON:
Most Reverend Joseph F. Martino, D.D., Hist. E.D.
e-mail: Heather-Betts@dioceseofscranton.org

FORMER AUXILIARY BISHOP OF SCRANTON:
Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, D.D.
e-mail:  Heather-Betts@dioceseofscranton.org

EPISCOPAL VICAR, EASTERN PASTORAL REGION:
Rev. John C. Lambert, V.E.
Phone: 788-1997

EPISCOPAL VICAR, NORTHERN PASTORAL REGION:
Rev. Philip A. Altavilla, V.E.
Phone: 587-5191
Fax: 585-7382
e-mail: frfrosty@epix.net

EPISOCPAL VICAR, SOUTHERN PASTORAL REGION, DIOCESAN SECRETARY FOR CLERGY FORMATION, DIRECTOR OF THE PERMANENT DIACONATE AND DIRECTOR OF SEMINARIANS:
Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E.
Phone: 570-650-0954 (cell)
e-mail: southev3@aol.com

EPISCOPAL VICAR, WESTERN PASTORAL REGION:
Rev. Glenn E. McCreary, V.E.
Phone: 546-3900

EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR CONSECRATED LIFE, JUDICIAL VICAR:
Rev. Anthony J. Generose, V.E.
Phone: 207-2246
Fax: 207-2274
e-mail: Rev-Anthony-Generose@dioceseofscranton.org

EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR HISPANIC MINISTRY:
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, V.E.
Phone: 822-7118
Fax: 829-7781
e-mail: Jpkel@csswb.org

VICAR GENERAL AND MODERATOR OF THE CURIA:
Rev. Brian J. W. Clarke, V.G.
Phone: 207-2216
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Rev-Brian-Clarke@dioceseofscranton.org

EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR CLERGY AND DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PRIESTS:
Rev. Thomas M. Muldowney, V.E.
Phone: 207-2269
e-mail: Rev-TM-Muldowney@dioceseofscranton.org

CHANCELLOR AND DIOCESAN SECRETARY FOR TEMPORALITIES:
James B. Earley
Phone: 207-2216
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: James-Earley@dioceseofscranton.org

MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR THE DIOCESAN BISHOP, DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF DIVINE WORSHIP:
Rev. Christopher T. Washington
Phone: 207-2216
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Rev-Christopher-Washington@dioceseofscranton.org

DIOCESAN SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER:
Robert J. Miller Jr., C.P.A.
Phone: 207-2237
Fax: 207-1459
e-mail: Robert-Miller@dioceseofscranton.org 

DIOCESAN SECRETARY FOR CATHOLIC HUMAN SERVICES/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES:
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, V.E.
Phone: 822-7118
Fax: 829-7781
e-mail: jpkel@csswb.org

ACTING DIOCESAN SECRETARY FOR PARISH LIFE AND EVANGELIZATION:
Mr. David A. Clarke
Phone: 207-2213
Fax: 207-2204
e-mail: David-Clarke@dioceseofscranton.org

DIOCESAN SECRETARY FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS/SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS:
Kathleen P. Hanlon
Phone: 207-2251
Fax: 207-2261
e-mail: Kathleen-Hanlon@dioceseofscranton.org

DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL:
Phone: 207-2246 Fax: 207-2274

JUDICIAL VICAR:
Rev. Anthony J. Generose, V.E.
Phone: 207-2246 Fax: 207-2274
e-mail:  Rev-Anthony-Generose@dioceseofscranton.org

COORDINATOR:
Joseph V. Fox

JUDGES:
Linda E. Price, J.C.L.
Charles J. Reid, J.D., J.C.L

DEFENDERS OF THE BOND:
Monsignor John H. Louis, M.A., S.T.L., J.C.D.
Rev. James J. Walsh, J.C.L.

PROMOTER OF JUSTICE:
Rev. Francis J. Marini, J.D., J.C.O.D.

PROCURATOR/ADVOCATES:
Rev. Philip A. Altavilla, V.E.
Joseph V. Fox

AUDITORS:
Joseph V. Fox

PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERT:
Joseph A. Barrett, Ph.D.

NOTARIES:
Josette Jordan
Ann Walsh
Patricia Vancosky

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DIOCESAN OFFICES

CALLED TO HOLINESS AND MISSION PASTORAL PLANNING
Rev. John M. Lapera, Director
Phone: 570-288-6446

CAMP ST. ANDREW:
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, M.S.W., V.E., Executive Director
Eric Lawson, Director
524 Stark Road
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: 836-2975 (July – August)
          226-4606 (September – June)
Business Office/Off Season address:
33 East Northampton Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA  18701
Phone: 822-7118, Ext. 306
Fax: 829-7781
E-mail: jpkel@csswb.org

CAMPUS MINISTRY OFFICE:
Sister Catherine Ann Gilvary, I.H.M., Diocesan Director
Lycoming College
United Campus Ministry
700 College Place
Williamsport, PA 17701-5192
Phone: 321-4111 (Office)
Fax: 321-4337
323-7502 (Residence)
e-mail: gilvary@lycoming.edu

NON-CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

East Stroudsburg University
United Campus Ministry
200 Prospect St.
East Stroudsburg, PA  18301-2999
Phone: 422-3525
Fax: 422-3410

Keystone College
Msgr. James McGarry, Local pastor
Our Lady of the Snows Rectory
301 South State Street
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Phone: 586-1741
E-Mail: ols2@epix.net

Lackawanna College
Msgr. David Bohr, Local Pastor
Holy Family Rectory
510 East Gibson Street
Scranton, PA 18509
Phone: 342-8548

Luzerne County Community College
Rev. James Nash, Local Pastor
Holy Trinity Church
520 S. Hanover Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634-2799
Phone: 735-4833
E-Mail: hthc@comcast.net

Lycoming College
Sister Catherine Ann Gilvary, I.H.M., Campus Minister
United Campus Ministry
700 College Place
Williamsport, PA 17701-5192
Phone: 321-4111 (office)
Fax: 321-4337
323-7502 (home)
e-mail: gilvary@lycoming.edu

Mansfield University
Courtney Hull, Catholic Campus Minister
Mansfield University
United Campus Ministry
112 Pinecrest Manor
Mansfield, PA 16933
Phone: 662-4431 (office)
Fax: 662-4138
E-mail: chull@mansfield.edu

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Fr. Michael McCormick, Catholic Campus Minister
Penn College DIF 54
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
Office: 570-320-5310
Cell: 570-506-1826
E-mail: fathermike@pct.edu

The Pennsylvania State University
Hazleton High Acres Campus (Hazleton)
Rev. Joseph J. Evanko, Local Pastor
2 Charles Ave., P.O. Box 919
Conyngham, PA  18219-0919
Phone: 788-1997

Wilkes-Barre Campus (Lehman)
Rev. James J. Paisley, Local Pastor
St. Theresa Rectory
64 Davis Street
Shavertown, PA 18708
Phone: 696-1144
E-mail: Jpaisley@stthereses-shavertown.com

Worthington Scranton Campus (Scranton)
Rev. David P. Cappelloni, Local Pastor
St. Anthony of Padua Rectory
303 Smith Street
Dunmore, PA 18512
Phone: 343-6420

Wilkes University
Caitlin Czeh, Campus Interfaith Coordinator
Wilkes University
84 West South St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Phone: 570-408-5904
Fax: 570-408-7794
cell: 540-449-4446
E-mail: caitlin.czeh@wilkes.edu
Rev. John Victoria, Chaplain
829-2424 (office)
E-mail: jvictoria@holyredeemerhs.org

CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

Misericordia University
Chris Somers, Director
301 Lake Street
Dallas, PA 18612-1090
Phone: 674-6314
Fax: 674-6186
E-mail: csomers@misericordia.edu
Rev. Don Williams, Chaplain
Phone: 674-6315
E-mail: frdon@misericordia.edu

King’s College
Rev. Richard Hockman, C.S.C., Director/College Chaplain
133 N. River St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0851
Phone: 208-5892
Fax: 208-5988
E-mail: richardhockman@kings.edu

Marywood University
Sr. Catherine Luxner IHM - Director
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
E-mail: luxner@marywood.edu
Phone: 961-4703
Fax: 340-6039
Father Brian VanFossen, Chaplain
Phone: 340-6024
E-mail: bfvanfossen@marywood.edu

The University of Scranton
Fr. Terrence Devino, S.J. - Director
Vice President for University Ministries
800 Linden St., Scranton, PA 18510-4676
Phone: 941-6153
Fax: 941-4837
E-mail: devinot2@scranton.edu

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT:
David A. Clarke, Director
400 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2213 ext. 1130 Fax: 207-2204
e-mail: David-Clarke@dioceseofscranton.org

THE CATHOLIC LIGHT OFFICE:
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1224
Phone: 207-2229 Fax: 207-2271
William R. Genello, Editor
Phone: 207-2272
e-mail: William-Genello@dioceseofscranton.org
Kevin G. McDonnell, Managing Editor
Phone: 207-2229
e-mail: Kevin-McDonnell@dioceseofscranton.org
Eileen Manley, Advertising
Phone: 207-2229
e-mail: Eileen-Manley@dioceseofscranton.org
Pamela Haefele, Circulation
Phone: 207-2229
e-mail: Pamela-Haefele@dioceseofscranton.org

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES:
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, V.E., Diocesan Secretary for
Catholic Human Services/Executive Director,
Catholic Social Services
Coordinator for Hispanic Ministry
33 E. Northampton St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Phone: 822-7118 Fax: 829-7781
e-mail: jpkel@csswb.org
Website: www.cssdioceseofscranton.org

Lackawanna County:
Stephen R. Nocilla, M.A., Executive Director
516 Fig Street
Scranton, PA 18505
Phone: 207-2283 Fax: 207-2206
e-mail: SNN334@aol.com

39 S. Main St.
Carbondale, PA 18407
Phone: 282-0460
e-mail: rgregorio@csscarbondale.org

Residential:
409-411 Olive St.
Scranton, PA 18509
Phone: 342-1295 Fax: 341-6623
e-mail: poravec@cssscranton.org

Luzerne County:
Wyoming Valley Office
Ronald G. Evans, M.S.W., Executive Director
33 E. Northampton St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Phone: 822-7118 Fax: 829-7781
e-mail: revans@csswb.org

Greater Hazleton Area:
Neil Oberto, M.A., Executive Director
214 W. Walnut St.
Hazleton, PA 18201
Phone: 455-1521 Fax: 455-2707
e-mail: neil@csshazleton.org

Lycoming County:
Bernard Makos, L.S.W., Case Worker
2110 Linn St.
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 322-4220
e-mail: serenity@ptd.net

Monroe County:
Sr. Vincentia Dorsey, I.H.M., Office Supervisor
411 Main St.
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: 476-6460 Fax: 476-6466
e-mail: vdorsey@cssstroudsburg.org

Pike County:
Erin Bustelos, Senior Case Worker
P.O. Box 1195, Rt. 6
Milford, PA 18337
Phone: 296-1054 Fax: 296-9227
e-mail: ebustelos@cssmilford.org

Tioga County:
Bernard Makos, L.S.W., Case Worker
3892 Lambs Creek Rd.
Mansfield, PA 16933
Phone: 662-7788 Fax: 662-7337
e-mail: serenity@ptd.net

Wayne County:
Joe Walsh, Case Worker
414 Church Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 253-1777
e-mail: jwalsh@cssscranton.org

CEMETERIES OFFICE:
Kevin Beck, Director
1708 Oram St.
Scranton, PA 18504
Phone: 207-2209, 347-9251 Fax: 347-4354
e-mail: catholiccemetery@epix.net

CENSOR LIBRORUM:
Reverend Charles P. Connor, Ph.D.
c/o Chancery Office
300 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2216

CHANCERY OFFICE:
James B. Earley, Chancellor
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2216 Fax: 207-2236

CHARISMATIC RENEWAL:
P.O. Box 3306
Scranton, PA 18505-0306
Spiritual Moderator:
Rev. August A. Ricciardi
Phone: 207-2269 Fax: 207-2242
Liaison to the Bishop and Conference Coordinator:
Robert Valiante
Phone: 344-2214 Fax: 346-0922

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE:
William R. Genello, Executive Director
400 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1272
Phone: 207-2219 or 800-246-0288 Fax: 207-2281
e-mail: William-Genello@dioceseofscranton.org

Community Affairs:
Daniel Gallagher, Manager
e-mail: Dan-Gallagher@dioceseofscranton.org

Catholic Television (CTV):
James Brennan, Manager
e-mail: James-Brennan@dioceseofscranton.org

COMPLIANCE OFFICER:
Gail Fromm
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2214 Fax: 207-2273
e-mail: Gail-Fromm@dioceseofscranton.org

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PRIESTS:
Rev. Thomas M. Muldowney, V.E.
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2269 Fax: 207-2242
e-mail: Rev-TM-Muldowney@dioceseofscranton.org

Rev. Louis A. Bonacci, S.J.
Coordinator for Spiritual Direction
Phone: 877-8246  Fax: 941-6340
e-mail: Rev-Louis-Bonacci@dioceseofscranton.org or
bonaccil2@scranton.edu

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE:
Director: Frank Byrne
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2250 Fax: 207-1835
e-mail: Frank-Byrne@dioceseofscranton.org

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL:
Director: Frank Byrne
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2250 or 207-2234 Fax: 207-1835
e-mail: Frank-Byrne@dioceseofscranton.org

DIOCESAN FACILITIES MANAGER:
Frank M. Semanski
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2232 Fax: 207-2273
e-mail: Frank-Semanski@dioceseofscranton.org

DIOCESE OF SCRANTON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION:
Director: Frank Byrne
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2250 Fax: 207-1835

ECUMENISM AND INTERFAITH AFFAIRS:
Reverend Philip A. Altavilla, V.E., Director
Our Lady of the Snows Rectory
301 South State Street
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-1544
Phone: 587-5191 Fax: 585-7382
e-mail:  frfrosty@epix.net 

EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
OFFICE:
Rev. Anthony J. Generose, V.E.
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2243 Fax: 207-2279
e-mail:  Rev-Anthony-Generose@dioceseofscranton.org

EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR PRIESTS OFFICE:
Rev. Thomas M. Muldowney, V.E.
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2269 Fax: 207-2242
e-mail: Rev-TM-Muldowney@dioceseofscranton.org

OFFICE FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES:
Robert J. Miller Jr., C.P.A., Diocesan Secretary for Financial
Services/Chief Financial Officer
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2237 Fax: 207-1459
e-mail: Robert-Miller@dioceseofscranton.org

THE GUILD:
Patricia Morrow, General Manager
400 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1272
Phone: 342-8246 or 800-367-6610
Fax: 342-5940

HISPANIC MINISTRY OUTREACH:
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, V.E.
Episcopal Vicar for Hispanic Ministry
Phone: 822-7118 Fax: 829-7781
e-mail: jpkel@csswb.org

Sister Jacqueline Servick, I.H.M.
Alejandra Marroquin
c/o Nativity of Our Lord Rectory
633 Orchard St.
Scranton, PA 18505-1399
Phone: 558-0848

Reverend John C. Ruth
Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry Lackawanna County
c/o St. John Neumann Rectory
633 Orchard Street
Scranton, PA 18505-1399
Phone: 344-6159

Rev. Joseph R. Kopacz
Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry Monroe County
c/o St. Mary of the Mount
27 Fairview Avenue
Mount Pocono, PA  18344
Phone:  839-7138

Rev. Albert Bellantonio
c/o St. Ann Rectory
Main St., P.O. Box 188
Tobyhanna, PA 18466-0188
Phone: 894-8018
c/o St. Matthew Rectory
200 Brodhead Avenue
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2597
Phone: 421-2342

Sister Joel Marie Sheehe, I.H.M.
c/o St. Ann Rectory
Main St., P.O. Box 188
Tobyhanna, PA 18466-0188
Phone: 894-8018
I.H.M. Spiritual Renewal Center
Box 1781, RR 1
Cresco, PA 18362
Phone: 595-7548

Rev. Victor Leon, O.S.J.
c/o St. Gabriel Rectory
122 South Wyoming Street
Hazleton, PA  18201-7056
Phone:  454-0212

HISTORIAN OF THE DIOCESE:
Reverend Charles P. Connor
c/o Chancery Office
300 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2216

HUMAN RESOURCES:
James R. Burke, Director
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2237 Fax: 207-1459
e-mail: Jim-Burke@dioceseofscranton.org

OFFICE FOR PARISH LIFE
David A. Clarke, Acting Diocesan Secretary for
Parish Life and Evangelization
300 Wyoming Ave. and 400 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2213   Fax: 207-2204
e-mail: David-Clarke@dioceseofscranton.org 

Family Life:
Brendan Murphy, Director of Family Life, Marriage
Preparation and Adult Faith Formation
Phone: 207-2213 ext. 1133
e-mail: Brendan-Murphy@dioceseofscranton.org
Pre-Cana
Natural Family Planning
Engaged Encounter
Retrouvaille
The Beginning Experience
Marriage Encounter

Fatima Center:
Sarah Mountain, Program Coordinator
St. Pius X Seminary
1000 Seminary Road
Dalton, PA 18414
Phone: 563-8500 Fax: 563-1857
e-mail: fatima@dioceseofscranton.org

Social Concerns/Pro-Life:
David A. Clarke, Director
Phone: 207-2213 ext.1130
e-mail: David-Clarke@dioceseofscranton.org

Worship:
Reverend Christoher T. Washington, Director
Phone: 207-2213
e-mail: Rev-Christopher-Washington@dioceseofscranton.org 

Religious Education/Pastoral Formation Institute (PFI):
Mary Anne Malone, Director
Phone: 207-2213 ext. 1100 Fax: 207-2204
e-mail: Mary-Anne-Malone@dioceseofscranton.org

Sister Leonita Duhoski, R.S.M., Coordinator for PFI
Phone: 207-2213 ext. 1107 Fax: 207-2204
e-mail: PFI@dioceseofscranton.org

Ministry to Persons with Disabilities:
Sister Mary Beth Makuch, SS.C.M., Director
Phone: 207-2213 ext. 1101  Fax: 207-2256
e-mail: Sr-Mary-Beth-Makuch@dioceseofscranton.org
Ministry with Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
Sister Mary Beth Makuch, SS.C.M., Director
Phone: 207-2213 ext. 1013 Fax: 207-2256
V/TDD 207-2213 or 489-9551

Youth and Young Adult Ministry:
Sarah Mountain, Director
Phone: 563-8510
e-mail: Sarah-Mountain@dioceseofscranton.org

Diocesan Catholic Youth Organization:
Christopher Tigue, Director
Phone: 207-2213 ext. 1021
e-mail: Chris-Tigue@dioceseofscranton.org

Diocesan Chaplain, Scouts of America:
Rev. Philip A. Altavilla, V.E.
Saint Patrick's Rectory
200 Delaware Avenue
Olyphant, Pennsylvania 18447 
Office: 570-489-0752
Fax: 570-489-0225
www.sphgsm.org

Audio-Visual Resource Center:
Susan Zaleski, Coordinator
Phone: 207-2284
e-mail: Susan-Zaleski@dioceseofscranton.org

PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES IN THE U.S.:
(Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Holy
Childhood Association, Society of St. Peter the
Apostle, and Pontifical Missionary Union of Priests,
Religious and Laity):
Deacon Edward T. Kelly, Director
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 570-207-2259 Fax: 570-207-2268
e-mail: Deacon-Edward-Kelly@dioceseofscranton.org
Office e-mail: Pontifical-Missions@dioceseofscranton.org
Diocesan Website: www.dioceseofscranton.org
National Website: www.worldmissions-catholicchurch.org

Miriam Heverline, Mission Education Coordinator
Holy Childhood/Propagation of the Faith
e-mail: Miriam-Heverline@dioceseofscranton.org

Sharon Warunek, Office Coordinator
e-mail: Sharon-Warunek@dioceseofscranton.org

RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE:
Sharon Porcello, ext. 1015
Tom Considine, ext. 1002
300 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA  18503
Phone: 570-558-4310   Fax: 570-558-4311

SCHOOLS OFFICE:
Kathleen P. Hanlon
Acting Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Schools/
Superintendent of Schools
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2251 Fax: 207-2261
e-mail: Kathleen-Hanlon@dioceseofscranton.org

Mary C. Tigue
Assistant Superintendent
Phone: 207-2251
e-mail: Mary-Tigue@dioceseofscranton.org

Patrick Cawley
Assistant Superintendent for Government Programs
Phone: 207-2251
e-mail: Patrick-Cawley@dioceseofscranton.org

TRIBUNAL OFFICE:
Rev. Anthony J. Generose, V.E., Judicial Vicar
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2246 Fax: 207-2274
e-mail: Rev-Anthony-Generose@dioceseofscranton.org

VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR:
Joan L. Holmes
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 344-5216
Cell: 954-5399
e-mail: joan_holmes@verizon.net

VILLA ST. JOSEPH
Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., Rector
Robert Zigray, Administrator
1600 Green Ridge St.
Dunmore, PA 18509
Phone: 343-4791 Fax: 343-3040
e-mail: jctimlin@comcast.net
e-mail: Robert-Zigray@dioceseofscranton.org

VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children
Gail M. Fromm, Safe Environment/VIRTUS Coordinator
Phone 563-8510
e-mail: Gail-Fromm@dioceseofscranton.org

VOCATIONS OFFICE
Rev. Christopher T. Washington
Director
Phone: 207-2216 Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Rev-Christopher-Washington@dioceseofscranton.org 

WEBMASTER:
Daniel Gallagher
c/o Communications Office
400 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2219 Fax: 207-2281
e-mail: Dan-Gallagher@dioceseofscranton.org
Website: www.dioceseofscranton.org

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CANONICAL MANDATES

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS
(mandated by c. 502, Code of Canon Law):
Monsignor John A. Bergamo
Monsignor William J. Feldcamp
Monsignor David L. Tressler
Reverend Martin M. Boylan
Reverend Richard E. Czachor
Reverend John M. Lapera
Reverend Richard J. Polmounter
Reverend Robert J. Simon
Ex Officio:
Reverend Brian J. W. Clarke, V.G.
Reverend John V. Polednak, V.E.


FINANCE COUNCIL (mandated by c. 492, Code of
Canon Law):
Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, D.D.
Monsignor Vincent J. Grimalia
Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz
Reverend Thomas D. McLaughlin
Reverend Richard J. Polmounter
Sister Theresa O’Rourke, I.H.M.
James B. Earley
John H. Graham
James E. O’Brien, Jr., Esq.
Frank G. Pellegrino
Carlon E. Preate
Robert J. Miller Jr., C.P.A.
Josephine M. Rudick

COUNCIL OF PRIESTS
(mandated by c. 495, Code of Canon Law):
Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L.
Monsignor Thomas V. Banick
Monsignor John J. Bendik
Monsignor John A. Bergamo
Monsignor Francis J. Callahan
Monsignor William J. Feldcamp
Monsignor Donald A. McAndrews
Monsignor James J. McGarry
Monsignor David L. Tressler
Reverend Patrick L. Albert
Reverend Richard W. Beck
Reverend Martin M. Boylan
Reverend Richard E. Czachor
Reverend John A. Doris
Reverend Joseph J. Evanko
Reverend Paul C. Fontanella
Reverend Louis T. Kaminski
Reverend Shane L. Kirby
Reverend Patrick J. McLaughlin
Reverend Thomas D. McLaughlin
Reverend Richard J. Polmounter
Reverend Robert J. Simon
Reverend Brian F. Van Fossen
Reverend Donald J. Williams
Ex Officio:
Reverend Philip A. Altavilla, V.E.
Reverend Brian J. W. Clarke, V.G.
Reverend John C. Lambert, V.E.
Reverend John M. Lapera
Reverend Glenn E. McCreary, V.E.
Reverend Thomas M. Muldowney, V.E.
Reverend John V. Polednak, V.E.

CONSULTATION COMMITTEE FOR THE
REMOVAL OF PASTORS FROM OFFICE
(c. 1742, Code of Canon Law):
Monsignor John H. Louis
Monsignor Peter P. Madus
Reverend Thomas D. McLaughlin
Reverend Charles J. Cummings

DIOCESAN ADVISORY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS

THE CATHOLIC LIGHT BOARD:
Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, D.D.
Vice President
James B. Earley, Secretary
William R. Genello
Monsignor Paul J. Purcell

DIOCESAN LITURGICAL COMMISSION:
Monsignor Dale R. Rupert
Reverend Paul C. Fontanella
Reverend Christopher S. Sahd
Reverend Joseph O. Weber
Susan Mathews
David Tighe

DIOCESAN REVIEW BOARD:
Monsignor Peter P. Madus
Sister Cecilia Meighan, R.S.M.
Gregory A. Germain, Esq.
Joseph H. Knecht
Donald P. Nicastro

EPISCOPAL COUNCIL:
Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, D.D.
Monsignor Vincent J. Grimalia
Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz
Reverend Philip A. Altavilla, V.E.
Reverend Richard J. Loch, V.E.
Reverend Michael F. Quinnan
Reverend Andrew R. Sinnott
Monsignor Neil J. Van Loon, V.E.
Reverend Brian J.W. Clarke
Reverend Anthony J. Generose, V.E.
James B. Earley

ONGOING FORMATION FOR PRIESTS ADVISORY BOARD
Reverend Thomas M. Muldowney, V.E.  – Director
Reverend John V. Polednak, V.E. – Ex-officio
Monsignor Thomas V. Banick
Monsignor David Bohr
Reverend Michael M. Bryant
Reverend William J. Flynn, S.S.
Reverend Gregory W. Kelly
Reverend Shane L. Kirby
Reverend Joseph F. Sica
Reverend Scott P. Sterowski
Monsignor David L. Tressler
Reverend Jeffrey J. Walsh

PRIESTS’ COMPENSATION COMMITTEE:
Reverend Richard J. Loch, V.E.
Monsignor Peter P. Madus
Monsignor William P. Ward
Reverend Casimir M. Stanis
James B. Earley
Robert J. Miller
Carlon E. Preate
James M. Quinn

PRIESTS’ RETIREMENT ADVISORY BOARD:
Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, D.D.
Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz
Reverend William B. Healey
Reverend John C. Lambert
Reverend James R. Nash
Reverend Andrew R. Sinnott
James B. Earley
James M. Quinn

DIOCESAN BUILDING COMMISSION:
Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, D.D.
Monsignor Philip A. Gray
Reverend Joseph A. Greskiewicz
Reverend John M. Lapera
Al Brocavich
Thomas Considine
James Devers
James B. Earley
John Pocius

DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
Monsignor Vincent J. Grimalia, Chairman
Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz
Monsignor John J. Bendick
Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn
Reverend Gregory T. Finn, O.S.J.
Reverend Glenn E. McCreary
Reverend Richard J. Polmounter
Reverend August A. Ricciardi
Reverend Robert J. Simon
Deacon Edward T. Kelly, Co-Secretary
Deacon Joseph S. Roinick, Co-Secretary
Sister Jane Gaughan, I.H.M.
Elaine Geroulo, Co-Vice Chair
Joseph T. Girio
Michael C. Lilmer
Maurice F. Meagher
Neil Oberto
Mary Lou Zaleski

DIOCESAN SAFETY COMMITTEE:
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, V.E.
Monsignor Neil J. Van Loon, V.E.
Reverend Philip A. Altavilla, V.E.
Reverend Michael F. Quinnan
Reverend Andrew R. Sinnott
Sister M. Jeanette D. Lindsay, O.Carm.
Walter Bennett
Thomas Considine
Robert Zigray
Anthony D. English, Jr.
Gail Fromm
Dan Gallagher
Patricia Morrow
Andrew Varzaly

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DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONS


BEGINNING EXPERIENCE:
Spiritual Moderator: Vacant
President: Susan Jolley
1109 Quincy Circle
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Phone: 371-1633
Website: www.beinfo.com
Registration: 654-9523

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES:
James B. Earley, Chancellor
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2216

CURSILLO MOVEMENT:
Spiritual Moderator: Reverend Phillip J. Sladicka
St. Mary Rectory
715 Hawthorne Street
Avoca, PA 18641
Phone: 457-3412
e-mail: psladika@intiques.com

DIOCESAN COUNCILS OF CATHOLIC
MEN AND WOMEN (D.C.C.M. and D.C.C.W.):
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
D.C.C.M., David Clarke, Director for Social
Concerns/Pro-Life
Phone: 207-2213, ext. 1130
D.C.C.W. Spiritual Moderator:
Vacant

DIOCESAN RETREAT LEAGUE:
Director: Monsignor Alexander T. Kulik
Villa St. Joseph
1600 Green Ridge St.
Dunmore, PA 18509-2197
Phone: 341-8881
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER:
Spiritual Moderator: Vacant
Coordinator Couple: Gretchen and Eric Esoda
120 Fox Run Circle
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Phone: 322-2201

ENTHRONEMENT OF THE
SACRED HEART GUILD:
Spiritual Moderator: Reverend Daniel A. Toomey
Corpus Christi Rectory
Box 389 (Montdale)
Olyphant, PA 18447
Phone: 254-9502
Moderator: Sister M. Celesta Sinisi, I.H.M.
I.H.M. Center - 2300 Adams Ave.
Scranton, PA 18509
Phone: 346-5415

LADIES OF CHARITY:
Spiritual Moderator: Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, V.E.
33 East Northampton Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Phone: 822-7118
Evelyn Raitter, President
33 Oak Dr.
Mountaintop, PA 18707
Phone: 474-5192

LEGION OF MARY:
Spiritual Director: Reverend David W. Cramer
St. Bernadette Rectory
Post Office Box 14, Route 390
Canadensis, PA 18325-0014
Phone: 595-2139

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER:
Spiritual Moderator: Vacant
Contact: Diane and Ed Zindell
14 Evergeeen Drive
Jermyn, PA 18433
Phone: 876-1610
Website: www.wwme.org
Registration: (800) 787-7679

SERRA CLUB OF WYOMING VALLEY:
Monsignor Joseph J. Lasky, Chaplain
Saint Hedwig Rectory
207 Zerbey Ave.
Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: 287-5634 Fax: 287-8566
William Behm, President
179 Forest Rd.
Mountaintop, PA 18707
Phone: 474-9592

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA
THE BLUE ARMY:
Spiritual Director: Very Reverend Paul A. McDonnell,
O.S.J.
Phone: 654-7542
Monsignor John J. O’Brien, Chaplain
Villa St. Joseph
1600 Green Ridge St.
Dunmore, PA 18509-2197
Phone: 961-1865
Mr. Albert R. Muto, President
13 Wanda St.
Throop, PA 18512
Phone: 489-9572

MEN OF THE SACRED HEART:
Director: Vacant

DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF PILGRIMAGES:
Director: Vacant

RETROUVAILLE:
Spiritual Moderator:
Reverend John V. Polednak
Sacred Heart of Jesus
215 Lackawanna Avenue
Dupont, PA  18641-2009
Phone: 570-650-0954 (cell)

Coordinating Couple:
Bob and Nettie Goldate
703 Lilac Lane
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
570-587-0415 or 570-586-1741 for info/register
Net530@comcast.net
Retrouvaille Website www.retrouvaille.org

SERRA CLUB OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY:
Monsignor John J. O’Brien, Chaplain
Villa St. Joseph
1600 Green Ridge St.
Dunmore, PA 18509-2197
Phone: 961-1865
Mr. Albert R. Muto, President
13 Wanda St.
Throop, PA 18512
Phone: 489-9572

 

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