Press Releases 2008

 

A Christmas Message from Bishop Martino
December 25, 2008

Church Will Fight FOCA
December 25, 2008

Audit Confirms Diocese in Compliance With Charter To Protect Children
December 25, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointment
December 25, 2008

Faithful Asked to Pray for Pastoral Planning Success
December 25, 2008

Models for Profound Parish Renewal
December 25, 2008

The Church's Doctrine on Cremation
December 25, 2008

Notice regarding the Sign of Peace & Communion
from the Chalice during the Flu Season
December 28, 2008

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service
December 28, 2008

Making Sense Out of Bioethics Germany and Italy Have Done It — Shouldn’t We?
December 25, 2008

Deadline Extended for Propagation of the Faith Essay Contest
December 9, 2008

Faithful Have Opportunity to Help Needy Through Appeal
December 4, 2008

Guadalupe Schedule
December 4, 2008

PETITION TO OPPOSE FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT
December 4, 2008

Why a Bishop “Would Consider It a Privilege to Die Tomorrow
to Bring about an End to Abortion”

 Confusion and the Catholic Vote
December 4, 2008

Collection for Retired Religious and Priests
December 4, 2008

Called to Holiness and Mission: The Parish and the Search for Meaning
December 4, 2008

Final Pastoral Planning Recommendations Presented to Bishop Martino
November 13, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation Provides Tuition Assistance
November 13, 2008

Making Truthful Choices of Conscience
November 13, 2008

Upcoming Events Hosted by the Diocesan Office for Parish Life
November 4, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointment
October 23, 2008

Employee Councils Make Progress on Compensation and Teacher Contracts
October 23, 2008

 The Common Good Requires the Legal Protection of the Unborn
October 23, 2008

Freedom of Choice Act Would Remove All Limitations on Abortions
October 23, 2008

What Reduces Abortions?
October 23, 2008

Serious Catholicism for a Serious Election
October 23, 2008

Bishop Martino's Message on Called to Holiness and Mission
October 19, 2008

Vatican Declines Petition from SDACT Regarding Union Recognition
 October 15, 2008

Bishop Martino's Pastoral Letter on Respect Life
October 2, 2008

Respect Life Sunday Mass
October 2, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointments
October 2, 2008

Father Walter J. Ciszek Day on October 12
October 2, 2008

Bishop To Address Faithful About Pastoral Planning
October 2, 2008

The Necessity of Prayer, Faith and Eucharistic Spirituality
October 2, 2008

Safe Environment Lessons Being Taught in Parish Religious Education Programs
October 2, 2008

PCC Statement On Union Proposed Legislation
September 18, 2008

Bishop Martino's Pastoral Letter on Called to Holiness and Mission
September 11, 2008

Four Dimensions of the Catechism; Parish Mission and Communion
September 11, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointments
September 11, 2008

Mass for Emergency Personnel/Public Safety Workers Sept. 14
September 11, 2008

Diocesan Annual Appeal 2008 Begins
September 11, 2008

Bishops Respond to House Speaker Pelosi’s Misrepresentation of Church Teaching Against Abortion
September 11, 2008

Watch It On the Web
September 11, 2008

Catechist Convocation Set for Oct. 18
September 11, 2008

Diocese Announces Formation Program in Christian Chastity
for Catholic Schools and Parishes

September 11, 2008

Diocese Forms Safety Committee to Enhance Accident and
Illness Prevention Program

September 11, 2008

Church’s Teaching Mission Will Be Jeopardized By Proposed Legislation
August 21, 2008

Final Report for 2007 Diocesan Annual Appeal
August 21, 2008

Days of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests and Deacons
August 21, 2008

Questions and Answers About the Preliminary Recommendations
August 21, 2008

Pastoral Planning in the Light of Dialogue and Evangelization
August 21, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointments
August 21, 2008

Mass in Italian to be Celebrated Aug. 31 at Cathedral
Liturgy Begins at New Time: 10 A.M.

August 21, 2008

Housing Education Seminars in Pike County
August 21, 2008

OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING ARISE, JERUSALEM, ARISE MINISTRY
August 21, 2008

Year of St. Paul Speakers’ Series Announced
August 21, 2008

Why Background Checks? Because they help to protect children
August 21, 2008

Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board Issues Decision on Former Teacher's Charge of Unfair Labor Practices
July 31, 2008

Compensation and Teacher Contracts Discussed at Employee Council Meeting
July 31, 2008

Cluster Core Teams Reviewing Preliminary Recommendations for Parish Reconfiguration
July 31, 2008

How the Preliminary Recommendations Were Determined
July 31, 2008

Pastoral Planning Focused on Parish Renewal and Mission
July 31, 2008

Catholic Social Services Offering Housing Education Seminars
July 31, 2008

Resources Available on Fulton Sheen Cause
July 31, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Statement Regarding
SDACT Accusation Concerning Michael Milz
July 18, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Planning Commission Releases
Preliminary Recommendations for Parish Reconfiguration

July 18, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Statement Regarding Charge of Unfair Labor Practice
July 16, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointments
July 10, 2008

Planning Commission Reviews Suggestions from Cluster Core Teams
July 10, 2008

Called to Holiness and Mission: Pastoral Planning in the Diocese of Scranton
Status Report and Timeline
July 10, 2008

Pastoral Planning Must Consider Priest Personnel
July 10, 2008

Diocesan Spirituality: Called to Holiness and Mission
July 10, 2008

Charismatic Renewal Conference Aug. 1-3
July 10, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Family Planning
July 10, 2008

Monument Promoting God’s Commandments Dedicated in Dunmore
June 19, 2008

Bishop Martino's Letter on the Year of St. Paul
June 19, 2008

Diocese Will Observe Year of Saint Paul
June 19, 2008

Bishop Martino to Ordain Three Men to Diocesan Priesthood on June 28
June 19, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointments
June 19, 2008

Diocese and Employee Councils Continue To Meet
June 19, 2008

Evaluation of Facilities Is Key Component of Pastoral Planning
June 19, 2008

Year of Saint Paul and the Call to Holiness and Mission
June 19, 2008

Brendan Murphy Appointed Family Life Director
June 19, 2008

Diocese Responds to House Bill 2626
June 13, 2008

Times Leader Uses Inaccurate and Inflammatory Tactics
June 10, 2008

World Day Of Prayer For The Sanctification Of Priests
May 29, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointment
May 29, 2008

Monument Promoting God’s Commandments To Be Dedicated June 11
May 29, 2008

Diocese and Employee Councils Continue To Meet
May 29, 2008

Marriage Protection Amendment Stalled
May 29, 2008

Pastoral Planning Project Will Alter the Present Configuration of Parishes
May 29, 2008

The Parish: A People, A Mission, A Structure
May 29, 2008

Holy Cross High School To Consolidate At Dunmore Campus
May 27, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Statement Regarding
Proposed Amendment to PA Labor Relations Act
May 23, 2008

A PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP MARTINO:  World Day of Prayer for Priests
May 8, 2008

CLERGY APPOINTMENTS
May 8, 2008

Catholic Communication Campaign Collection May 17-18
May 8, 2008

Cluster Core Teams Reviewing Parish Evaluations
May 8, 2008

Stewardship and Catholicity: Sharing Gifts and Resources
May 8, 2008

ACTION ALERT!  Marriage Protection Amendment Headed for Senate Vote
May 6, 2008

ACTION ALERT!  MPA Hearing in Harrisburg on April 29
April 23, 2008

School Boards Facing Financial Challenges As They Prepare Budgets
April 17, 2008

OFFICIAL NOTICE
April 17, 2008

Faithful from Diocese of Scranton Attending Papal Events
April 17, 2008

Progress Continues on Employee Relations Program
April 17, 2008

Diocese Remains Vigilant on Problem of Sexual Abuse
April 17, 2008

Notice Regarding Sexual Abuse of a Person Under Eighteen Years of Age by Ordained or Lay Personnel of the Diocese of Scranton
April 17, 2008

Cluster Core Teams Begin Work in Pastoral Planning Process
April 17, 2008

Parishioners Participating in Pastoral Planning Project
April 17, 2008

Evangelization and the Call to Holiness and Mission
April 17, 2008

Diocese Supports Jewish Congregation After Vandalism Incident
April 17, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Statement on SDACT Picketing
April 14, 2008

Diocese of Scranton To Accommodate SDACT Prayer Vigil
March 27, 2008

Bishop Martino’s Easter Message
The Promise of Eternal Life!
March 27, 2008

Employee Councils Discuss Range of Issues at Latest Meeting
March 27, 2008

Bishops Applaud Marriage Protection Amendment Vote
March 27, 2008

ACTION ALERT! Next Step Is Senate Appropriations Committee
March 27, 2008

Participants Must Focus on Goals of Pastoral Planning Project
March 27, 2008

Prayer, the Eucharist and Called to Holiness and Mission
March 27, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Statement on SDACT’s Work Stoppage
at St. Nicholas/St. Mary School, Wilkes-Barre
March 26, 2008

Request for Proposal to Perform Facility Studies on Diocesan Facilities in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties
March 25, 2008

ACTION ALERT!  Vote on Marriage Amendment Set for March 18
March 17, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Announces Holy Week Services
March 14, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Statement on SDACT Disruption of Catholic Education
March 13, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Statement on Employee Councils Meeting and Pickets
March 13, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Response to Misinformation Campaign
March 7, 2008

Diocesan Annual Appeal Surpasses Goal of $5,300,000
March 6, 2008

Employee Relations Program Enters Next Phase; Diocese Addresses Parents
March 6, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointments
March 6, 2008

Diocese of Scranton Announces Annual Holy Week Services
March 6, 2008

Solemnities of Saint Joseph and the Annunciation; Saint Patrick Memorial
March 6, 2008

Conversation Is Key To Success of Pastoral Planning Process
March 6, 2008

The Spiritual Foundation of the Pastoral Planning Project
March 6, 2008

STATEMENT ON CONSEQUENCES OF STUDENT DEMONSTRATION
AT HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL

February 29, 2008

STATEMENT ON PICKETING AND OTHER SDACT ACTIVITIES
February 29, 2008

STATEMENT REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT DEMONSTRATION
AT HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL
February 28, 2008

Bishop Martino’s Letter on Personnel Practices in the Catholic Schools
in the Diocese of Scranton
February 17, 2008

A PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP MARTINO:  Our Need of Redemption
February 14, 2008

Representatives for Catholic School Employee Councils Attend Orientation
February 14, 2008

ACTION ALERT:  Urge State Senators to Support Senate Bill 1250
The Pennsylvania Marriage Amendment

February 14, 2008

 FINANCIAL REPORT 2006 – 2007
Diocese of Scranton Administrative Offices

February 14, 2008

Pastoral Planning Process Will Involve Input From All Levels
February 14, 2008

CTV Airing Special Program on Pastoral Planning Project
February 14, 2008

Pastoral Planning Reflects Our Calling to Holiness and Mission
February 14, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointment
February 14, 2008

Bishop To Celebrate with Youth on Palm Sunday
February 14, 2008

Catholic Social Services Annual Diocesan Collection March 1-2
February 14, 2008

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Sunday
February 14, 2008

Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney
What you should know about advance health care directives

February 14, 2008

Representatives for Catholic School Employee Councils Attend Orientation
February 8, 2008

Diocese of Scranton to Sponsor Day of Reflection, Feb. 23rd
February 7, 2008

Catholic Schools Selecting Representatives for Employee Councils
February 4, 2008

Bishop Martino's Letter on the March for Life
January 24, 2008

Diocese Implementing Program To Benefit All School Employees
January 24, 2008

ACTION ALERT:  Urge State Senators to Co-Sponsor the
Pennsylvania Marriage Amendment
January 24, 2008

Bishop Martino Announces Clergy Appointments
January 24, 2008

Catholic Campaign For Human Development Is Invitation
To Assist Those In Need
January 24, 2008

Parish Core Teams Are Essential to Planning Process
January 24, 2008

Appeal Striving To Reach Goal
January 24, 2008

Schools benefit from Annual Appeal and Scholarship Foundation
January 24, 2008

Catholic Schools’ Nights at W-B/Scranton Penguins
January 22, 2008

Pilgrimage To Be Held Feb. 3rd for Our Lady of Lourdes Anniversary
January 17, 2008

Bishop: Diocese Remains Committed to Policies Regarding Sexual Abuse
January 3, 2008

Diocese Complies With Charter To Protect Children
January 3, 2008

Diocese Offering Financial Relief to Distressed Parishes
January 3, 2008

Questions and Answers Illuminate Pastoral Planning Project
January 3, 2008

Diocese Implementing Protocol for Parish Collections
January 3, 2008

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Marks Centennial
January 3, 2008

Pilgrimage Planned for Our Lady of Lourdes Anniversary
January 3, 2008

Official Notice Regarding the Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Foundation, Inc.
January 3, 2008

Statement Regarding Father Joseph F. Sica
January 2, 2008