Official Notice Regarding the Sacred Heart
Wilkes-Barre Foundation, Inc.
The faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are
hereby informed regarding the entity called
Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Foundation, Inc.
with headquarters in Shavertown,
Pennsylvania. This organization is a private
non-profit corporation under Pennsylvania
law. Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Foundation,
Inc. is not an agent or established entity
of the Catholic Church or the Diocese of
Scranton. There is no connection whatsoever
with the Diocese or Sacred Heart of Jesus
Parish, Wilkes-Barre.
This notice is required so that the faithful
may understand the status of Sacred Heart
Wilkes-Barre Foundation, Inc. as it relates
to the Diocese of Scranton. The Foundation’s
efforts are entirely independent efforts by
private individuals who are not authorized
by the Bishop or the Pastor to undertake
fund raising for Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church, Wilkes-Barre.
James B. Earley
Chancellor
Diocese of Scranton
December 26, 2007