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
BISHOPS EMERITI:
Most Reverend Joseph F. Martino, D.D., Hist. E.D.
Phone: 207-2216
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Heather-Betts@dioceseofscranton.org
Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D.
Phone: 343-6170
Fax: 343-3040
e-mail: jctimlin@comcast.net
AUXILIARY BISHOP EMERITUS:
Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, D.D.
Phone: 876-3331 (Rectory) 207-2216 (Chancery)
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Heather-Betts@dioceseofscranton.org
EPISCOPAL VICAR, EASTERN PASTORAL REGION AND EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR SCHOOL PLANNING:
Rev. John C. Lambert, V.E.
Phone: 788-1997
e-mail: Rev-John-Lambert@dioceseofscranton.org
EPISCOPAL VICAR, NORTHERN PASTORAL REGION:
Rev. Richard J. Polmounter, V.E.
Phone: 836-3275
e-mail: Retnuomlop@aol.com
EPISCOPAL VICAR, SOUTHERN PASTORAL REGION:
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
e-mail: Rev-Glenn-McCreary@dioceseofscranton.org
EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CANONICAL PROCESSES AND JUDICIAL VICAR:
Rev. Anthony J. Generose, V.E.
Phone: 207-2243
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 OF THE DIOCESE OF SCRANTON AND CHIEF CANONICAL COUNSEL:
Rev. Brian J. W. Clarke, V.G.
Phone: 207-2216
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Rev-Brian-Clarke@dioceseofscranton.org
VICAR GENERAL OF THE DIOCESE OF SCRANTON AND MODERATOR OF THE CURIA:
Reverend Philip A. Altavilla, V.G.
Phone: 344-7231
Fax: 344-4749
e-mail: Rev-Philip-Altavilla@dioceseofscranton.org
EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR CLERGY AND DIRECTOR OF PRIEST PERSONNEL:
Rev. Thomas M. Muldowney, V.E.
Phone: 207-2269
e-mail: Rev-TM-Muldowney@dioceseofscranton.org
CHANCELLOR AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER:
Teresa Osborne
Phone: 207-2216
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Teresa-Osborne@dioceseofscranton.org
DIOCESAN SECRETARY FOR CLERGY FORMATION:
Monsignor David Bohr
Phone: 207-1452
Fax: 207-1833
e-mail: Msgr-David-Bohr@dioceseofscranton.org
DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF SEMINARIANS:
Rev. James A. Rafferty
Phone: 207-1452, ext. 1013
Fax: 207-1833
e-mail: Rev-James-Rafferty@dioceseofscranton.org
DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF DIVINE WORSHIP:
Msgr. Dale R. Rupert
Phone: 558-4303
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Msgr-Dale-Rupert@dioceseofscranton.org
MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR THE DIOCESAN BISHOP:
Rev. Brian J. T. Clarke
Phone: 207-2238, ext. 1094
e-mail: Rev-BJT-Clarke@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
INTERIM SECRETARY OF THE OFFICE FOR PARISH LIFE:
Rev. John M. Lapera
Phone: 207-1452
Fax: 207-1833
e-mail: Rev-John-Lapera@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 SECRETARY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES:
Mr. James R. Burke
Phone: 207-1453
Fax: 207-1457
e-mail: Jim-Burke@dioceseofscranton.org
DIOCESAN SECRETARY FOR DEVELOPMENT:
Jason Morrison
Phone: 207-2250
Fax: 207-1835
e-mail: Jason-Morrison@dioceseofscranton.org
DIOCESAN SECRETARY FOR PROPERTY AND RISK MANAGEMENT:
Frank M. Semanski
Phone: 570-207-2232
Fax: 570-207-2273
e-mail: frank-semanski@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:
Msgr. Patrick J. Pratico, J.C.D.
Rev. Thomas J. Petro, J.C.L.
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
NOTARIES:
Josette Jordan
Ann Walsh
Patricia Vancosky
DIOCESAN OFFICES
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
Diocese of Scranton
400 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 207-2213, ext. 1106
Fax: (570) 207-2204
e-mail: catherine-ann-gilvary@dioceseofscranton.org
NON-CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
East Stroudsburg University
United Campus Ministry
200 Prospect St.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999
Phone: (570) 422-3798
Fax: (570) 422-3410
Keystone College
Local pastor
Msgr. James McGarry
Our Lady of the Snows Rectory
301 South State Street
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Phone: (570) 586-1741
e-mail: ols2@epix.net
Lackawanna College
Local Pastor
Rev. Michael Bryant
St. John Neumann Parish
633 Orchard Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 344-6159
e-mail: mbryant@stjnparish.org
Luzerne County Community College
Local Pastor
Rev. James Nash
Holy Trinity Church
520 S. Hanover Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634-2799
Phone: (570) 735-4833
e-mail: hthc@comcast.net
Lycoming College
United Campus Ministry
700 College Place
Williamsport, PA 17701-5192
Phone: (570) 207-2213
e-mail: Catherine-Ann-Gilvary@dioceseofscranton.org
Mansfield University
Courtney Hull, Catholic Campus Minister
Mansfield University
United Campus Ministry
112 Pinecrest Manor
Mansfield, PA 16933
Phone: (570) 662-4431
Fax: (570) 662-4138
e-mail: chull@mansfield.edu
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Catholic Campus Minister
Penn College DIF 54
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
Local Pastor
Rev. Shane Kirby
St. Joseph the Worker Parish
711 West Edwin Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Office: (570) 323-9456
e-mail: sjwparish@chilitech.net
The Pennsylvania State University
Hazleton High Acres Campus (Hazleton)
Local Pastor
Rev. Joseph J. Evanko
2 Charles Ave., P.O. Box 919
Conyngham, PA 18219-0919
Phone: (570) 788-1997
Wilkes-Barre Campus (Lehman)
Rev. James J. Paisley, Local Pastor
St. Theresa Rectory
64 Davis Street
Shavertown, PA 18708
Phone: (570) 696-1144
e-mail: Jpaisley@stthereses-shavertown.com
Worthington Scranton Campus (Scranton)
Local Pastor
Rev. David P. Cappelloni
St. Anthony of Padua Rectory
303 Smith Street
Dunmore, PA 18512
Phone: (570) 344-1209
e-mail: stanthonych@comcast.net
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
Chaplain: Rev. John Victoria
St. Nicholas Rectory
(570) 823-7736
e-mail: johnjamesvictoria@yahoo.com
CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
Misericordia University
Chris Somers, Director
301 Lake Street
Dallas, PA 18612-1090
Phone: (570) 674-6314
Fax: (570) 674-6186
E-mail: csomers@misericordia.edu
Rev. Don Williams, Chaplain
Phone: (570) 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: (570) 208-5892
Fax: (570) 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: (570) 961-4703
Fax: (570) 340-6039
Father Brian VanFossen, Chaplain
Phone: (570) 340-6024
E-mail: bfvanfossen@marywood.edu
The University of Scranton
Fr. Richard Malloy, S.J. – Director
Vice President for University Ministries
800 Linden St., Scranton, PA 18510-4676
Phone: (570) 941-6153
Fax: (570) 941-4837
E-mail: devinot2@scranton.edu
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT:
David A. Clarke, Director
400 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 207-2213 ext. 1130
Fax: (570) 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: (570) 207-2272
e-mail: William-Genello@dioceseofscranton.org
Kevin G. McDonnell, Managing Editor
Phone: (570) 207-2229
e-mail: Kevin-McDonnell@dioceseofscranton.org
Eileen Manley, Advertising
Phone: (570) 207-2229
e-mail: Eileen-Manley@dioceseofscranton.org
Pamela Haefele, Circulation
Phone: (570) 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: (570)822-7118
Fax: (570) 829-7781
e-mail: jpkel@csswb.org
Website: www.cssdioceseofscranton.org
Lackawanna County:
Sr. Janet Jeffers, I.H.M.., Executive Director
516 Fig Street
Scranton, PA 18505
Phone: 207-2283 Fax: 207-2206
e-mail: jjeffers@cssscranton.org
Sr. Rose Gregorio, I.H.M., Caseworker
80 Terrace Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
Phone: 282-0460
e-mail: rgregorio@csscarbondale.org
Diocesan Director of Housing and Residential Services
Steve Nocilla, M.A.
516 Fig Street
Scranton, PA 18505
570-207-2283 Fax: 207-2206
email: snn334@aol.com
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:
Tom Regan, Executive Director
724 Phillips Street, Suite A
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: 476-6460 Fax: 476-6466
e-mail: tregan@cssstroudsburg.org
Pike County:
Erin Bustelos, Senior Case Worker
10 Buist Road, Suite 202
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:
Mike Cipilewski, Case Worker
100 Fourth Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 253-1777
e-mail: mcipilewski@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:
Teresa Osborne, Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
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: 570-491-2618
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
CONSECRATED LIFE:
Sister Mary Beth Makuch, SS.C.M.
Delegate for Consecrated Life
400 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 570-207-2213 ext. 1101
E-mail: Sr-Mary-Beth-MaKuch@dioceseofscranton.org
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PRIESTS:
Msgr. David Bohr
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-2269 Fax: 207-2242
e-mail: Msgr-David-Bohr@dioceseofscranton.org
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE:
Jason Morrison, Diocesan Secretary for Development
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2250
Fax: 207-1835
e-mail: Jason-Morrison@dioceseofscranton.org
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL:
Jason Morrison, Diocesan Secretary for Development
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2250
Fax: 207-1835
e-mail: Jason-Morrison@dioceseofscranton.org
DIOCESE OF SCRANTON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION:
Jason Morrison, Diocesan Secretary for Development
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 207-2250
Fax: 207-1835
e-mail: Jason-Morrison@dioceseofscranton.org
ECUMENISM AND INTERFAITH AFFAIRS:
Rev. Philip A. Altavilla, V.G., Director
St. Peter’s Cathedral
315 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 344-7231
e-mail: frfrosty@gmail.com
OFFICE FOR CLERGY:
Rev. Thomas M. Muldowney, V.E.
Episcopal Vicar for Priests and Director of Priest Personnel
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 St. John Neumann Parish Rectory
633 Orchard St.
Scranton, PA 18505-1399
Phone: 558-0848
Reverend John C. Ruth
c/o St. John Neumann Parish
633 Orchard Street
Scranton, PA 18505
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
Sister Joel Marie Sheehe, I.H.M.
c/o St. Mary of the Mount
27 Fairview Avenue
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
Phone: 839-7138
I.H.M. Spiritual Renewal Center
Box 1781, RR 1
Cresco, PA 18362
Phone: 595-7548
Rev. Victor Leon, O.S.J.
c/o Annunciation Parish
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, Diocesan Secretary for Human Resources
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-1453 Fax: 207-1457
e-mail: Jim-Burke@dioceseofscranton.org
OFFICE FOR PARISH LIFE
Rev. John M. Lapera, Interim Secretary
300 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503-1279
Phone: 207-1452
Fax: 207-1833
e-mail: Rev-John-Lapera@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
Retrouvaille
The Beginning Experience
Marriage Encounter
Fatima Renewal Center:
Sarah Mountain, Director
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
Office of Divine Worship:
Msgr. Dale R. Rupert, Director
Phone: 558-4303
Fax: 207-2236
e-mail: Msgr-Dale-Rupert@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 with the Deaf and 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
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: 595-7463
e-mail: Chris-Tigue@dioceseofscranton.org
Diocesan Chaplain, Scouts of America:
Rev. Philip A. Altavilla, V.E.
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
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
PROPERTY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Frank M. Semanski
Secretary for Property & Risk Management
Diocese of Scranton
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Office: 570-558-4310
Fax: 570-558-4311
e-mail: frank-semanski@dioceseofscranton.org
Ed Carlin
Property Assets Director
Phone: 570-558-4310, ext. 1029
Fax: 570-558-4304
e-mail: Ed-Carlin@dioceseofscranton.org
Thomas Considine
Risk Management Director
Phone: 570-558-4310
Fax: 570-558-4311
e-mail: Thomas-Considine@dioceseofscranton.org
Sharon Porcello
Property & Risk Management Administrative Assistant
Phone: 558-4310
Fax: 570-558-4311
e-mail: Sharon-Porcello@dioceseofscranton.org
Ed Brezinski
Maintenance Supervisor
Phone: 570-207-2238
e-mail: Ed-Brezinski@dioceseofscranton.org
SCHOOLS OFFICE:
Rev. John C. Lambert, V.E.
Episcopal Vicar for School Planning
Kathleen P. Hanlon
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 or 954-5399 (cell)
e-mail: jholmes1723@comcast.net
VILLA ST. JOSEPH
Msgr. David Bohr, Rector
Robert Zigray, Administrator
1600 Green Ridge St.
Dunmore, PA 18509
Phone: 343-4791 Fax: 343-3040
e-mail: Msgr-David-Bohr@dioceseofscranton.org
e-mail: Robert-Zigray@dioceseofscranton.org
VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children
Gail M. Fromm, Safe Environment/VIRTUS Coordinator
Phone: 207-2214
e-mail: Gail-Fromm@dioceseofscranton.org
VOCATIONS OFFICE
Rev. James A. Rafferty, Director
Phone: 207-1452, ext. 1013
Fax: 207-1833
e-mail: Rev-James-Rafferty@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
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):
Revered Brian J.W. Clarke, V.G
Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz
Reverend Thomas D. McLaughlin
Robert J. Miller, C.P.A.
Reverend Richard J. Polmounter
Sister Theresa O’Rourke, I.H.M.
John H. Graham
Katie Lambert
James E. O’Brien, Jr., Esquire
Sister Therese O’Rourke, I.H.M.
Teresa Osborne
Frank G. Pellegrino
Carlon E. Preate, C.P.A.
COUNCIL OF PRIESTS
(mandated by c. 495, Code of Canon Law):
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.G.
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 Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., President
Rev. Brian J. W. Clarke, V.G., Vice President
Teresa Osborne, Secretary
William R. Genello, Treasurer
DIOCESAN LITURGICAL COMMISSION:
Vacant
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:
Reverend Brian J.W. Clarke, V.G.
Reverend Philip A. Altavilla, V.G.
Rev. John C. Lambert, V.E.
Rev. Glenn E. McCreary, V.E.
Rev. Thomas M. Muldowney, V.E.
Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E.
Teresa Osborne
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:
Monsignor Peter P. Madus
Monsignor William P. Ward
Reverend Casimir M. Stanis
Robert J. Miller
Teresa Osborne
Carlon E. Preate
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
Robert J. Miller
Teresa Osborne
DIOCESAN BUILDING COMMISSION:
Reverend Joseph A. Greskiewicz
Reverend John M. Lapera
Al Brocavich
Thomas Considine
James Devers
Robert J. Miller
Teresa Osborne
John Pocius
Frank Semanski
DIOCESAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION:
Reverend John M. Lapera, Chairman
Monsignor John J. Bendik
Monsignor Neil J. Van Loon
Reverend Philip A. Altavilla, V.E.
Reverend Gregory T. Finn, O.S.J.
Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz
Reverend John C. Lambert, V.E.
Reverend Glenn E. McCreary, V.E.
Reverend John V. Polednak, V.E.
Reverend Richard J. Polmounter
Reverend Michael F. Quinnan
Reverend August A. Ricciardi
Reverend Robert J. Simon
Reverend Andrew R. Sinnott
Deacon Edward T. Kelly, Co-Secretary
Deacon Joseph S. Roinick, Co-Secretary
Sister Jane Gaughan, I.H.M.
Ann Marie Cawley
Wayne Foresman
Joseph T. Girio
Mary Lou Zaleski
DIOCESAN SAFETY COMMITTEE:
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, V.E.
Reverend Philip A. Altavilla, V.G.
Rev. John C. Lambert, V.E.
Rev. Glenn McCreary, V.E.
Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E.
Kevin Beck
James Burke
David Clarke
Thomas Considine
Anthony D. English, Jr.
Gail Fromm
Dan Gallagher
Kathleen Hanlon
Dawn McGowan
Patricia Morrow
Sarah Mountain
Frank Semanski
William Starr
Robert Zigray
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:
Teresa Osborne, Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
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
ENTHRONEMENT OF THE
SACRED HEART GUILD:
Spiritual Moderator: Reverend Daniel A. Toomey
Gate of Heaven Parish
40 Machell Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612-1611
Phone: 675-2121
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
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
WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA
THE BLUE ARMY:
Spiritual Director: Reverend Paul A. McDonnell, O.S.J.
Phone: 654-7542
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:
Reverend Andrew S. Hvozdovic
Epiphany Parish
304 S. Elmer Ave.
Sayre, PA 18840-2022
Phone: 888-9641
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:
Rev. Samuel J. Ferretti, 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
SERRA CLUB OF WYOMING VALLEY:
William Behm, President
179 Forest Rd.
Mountaintop, PA 18707
Phone: 474-9592