Collection for Retired Religious and Priests

     The annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken up at Masses the weekend of Dec. 9-10.

This national campaign supports the retirement needs of sisters, brothers and religious order priests who spent their lives in church ministries such as education, health care and social services. The collection also aids the pension plan for retired Diocesan priests.

“Our Diocese has been extremely well served by its priests and by women and men religious. They continue to serve us through their example of committed faith, hope, and charity which they offer to all whom they meet,” said Bishop Joseph F. Martino. “I ask that again this year you please support this campaign in your parish and know my heartfelt gratitude for your doing so.”

Last year, the Diocese of Scranton collected $248,259.66 during this appeal, according to Monsignor William J. Feldcamp, Episcopal Vicar for Consecrated Life and coordinator of the local campaign.

“The people in our Diocese have always been very generous in helping our retired religious and priests face the challenges of growing older,” he said.