News/Press Releases

Bishop Joseph C. Bambera has announced plans for the Diocese of Scranton to provide assistance to those who have been affected by the recent flooding in our region.  A Special Collection for flood victims will be taken up at all Masses this weekend, Sept. 17-18. This collection for Diocesan Relief will support our brothers and …

The Christopher Walker Concert/Workshop that was scheduled to be held at the Patterson Center sponsored by Epiphany Parish in Sayre on Sept. 16/17 is cancelled and will be rescheduled due to the extensive flooding in the Sayre/Athens area.

The severe flooding and damage it created continues to influence the ability of several local school districts to resume classes. In turn, because Catholic schools rely on local school systems to provide transportation, the necessary decisions made by the local districts affect the following Diocesan Catholic schools:  Holy Cross System: Epiphany Elementary School, Sayre is …

Due to severe flooding and the damage it caused to roads, bridges and buildings in multiple communities in the Scranton Diocese, local school districts have been forced to cancel classes. Because bus transportation to Catholic schools is provided by the local districts, the necessary decisions made by the local districts affect the following Diocesan Catholic …

Due to damage caused by the recent flood, the Holy Rosary Elementary School is temporarily unable to occupy its building at 125 Stephenson Street, Duryea. Under the leadership of Principal, Kathy Gilmartin, and Diocesan Secretary/Superintendent, Kathy Hanlon, planning has begun in order to relocate the school to its temporary location. As such, no classes will …

Bishop Joseph C. Bambera has issued a letter to the faithful, seeking God’s blessing and protection, and requesting prayers for all those affected by the flooding and those who are providing assistance. The Bishop has asked that this letter be read at all Masses this weekend (Sept. 10-11), and that a special petition be included …

The mandatory evacuation order affecting thousands of Wyoming Valley residents includes many Diocesan priests and parishioners who have been forced to leave their rectories, churches and homes in order to seek safety and shelter elsewhere. State, county and city officials have implored citizens residing in the affected areas to adhere to the mandatory evacuation order. …

Nativity BVM Church in Tunkhannock will have the regular weekend and weekday Mass schedules. A temporary worship site at Father Nallin Hall behind the church has been set up while the church is cleaned and renovated. This site will be used until further notice. The weekend Mass schedule at Father Nallin Hall is: Saturday at …

The 25th Anniversary of St. Mary of the Lake Parish in Lake Winola will proceed as scheduled. On Saturday, Sept. 10, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will preside at the blessing of a new mosaic of Our Lady of the Lake prior to the 4 p.m. Mass. The Bishop will be the principal celebrant for the …

On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Diocese offered guidance to all pastors, with particular concern for those affected by the flooding. Pastors were asked to be mindful of their safety and the well-being of their staffs and parishioners, and to take precautionary measures regarding parish property. They were advised to secure the Holy Eucharist, sacramental records, …