MISSION STATEMENT
We the Catholic faithful of the Diocese of Scranton,
in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, are called
through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus
Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and
Apostolic Church. Priests, deacons, religious and laity,
under the leadership of our Bishop, cooperate to
proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of
the Church, to celebrate the sacraments, especially the
Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by
grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture
of life, justice and peace.
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Catholic Social Services Offers Housing
Education Seminars |
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Mass To Recall Humanae vitae |
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Resources Available on Fulton Sheen Cause |
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Mark Your Calendar |
Catholic Social Services Offers Housing
Education Seminars |
As the mortgage crisis continues to
pose financial challenges for an increasing
number of homeowners, Catholic Social Services
of the Diocese of Scranton is taking steps to
help them weather the storm.
Catholic Social Services will conduct
housing education seminars in all areas of the
Diocese to provide information on foreclosure
prevention, adjustable mortgages, budget
counseling and assistance programs offered by
the state and federal governments.
The presenters will be Mike Coyle, housing
counselor for Catholic Social Services, and
Jesse Ergot from Lackawanna Neighborhood Housing
Services.
The seminars, which will be helpful for
homeowners as well as potential buyers, are free
and open to all Pennsylvania residents. The
first series of seminars will be held in Monroe
County because this area has experienced the
most actual and potential foreclosures. The
schedule is:
Monday, Aug. 11, St. Ann Church, Tobyhanna
Monday, Aug. 18, St. Luke Church, Stroudsburg
Tuesday, Aug. 26, Our Lady Queen of Peace
Church, Broadheadsville
Each seminar will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
Refreshments will be served. Those who plan to
attend are asked to reserve a spot by calling
Catholic Social Services at 570-207-2283. |
Mass To Recall Humanae vitae |
The faithful of the Diocese of Scranton
are invited to a Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral
this Friday, July 25, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the
Fortieth Anniversary of Humanae vitae,
Pope Paul VI’s prophetic encyclical on the
sanctity of human life, promulgated on July 25,
1968.
This special Mass is offered in
thanksgiving for this encyclical, which stands
as a sign of contradiction in a contraceptive
culture and for the graces that have been
bestowed because of its teaching on life. |
Resources Available on Fulton Sheen Cause |
On Feb. 3, 2008, the cause for the
beatification of the Servant of God, Archbishop
Fulton J. Sheen, was officially sent to the
Congregation for the Causes of the Saints at the
Vatican. Since that time, there has been a
renewed excitement about the cause of Archbishop
Sheen’s beatification.
The Sheen Foundation, sponsored by Peoria
Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, has various
speakers – lay and ordained – available to give
parish talks, missions or homilies about the
life and witness of this Apostle of the Media.
For a listing of those speakers or to receive
biographical literature, holy cards and
newsletters, please contact Father Stanley
Deptula, executive director of the Sheen
Foundation:
The Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation
Sheen Pastoral Center
P.O. Box 728, Peoria, IL 61652-0728
309-671-1550
frdeptula@cdop.org |
Mark Your Calendar |
Catholic Charismatic Conference 2008, Aug.
1-3 –– on The University of Scranton campus.
Sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of
the Diocese of Scranton, this 26th annual
conference features several internationally
known Charismatic speakers, anointed liturgies,
teachings, music and fellowship. Includes campus
housing and meals; children and youth
ministries. Weekend registration rate: $55 per
person. For more information, contact the
Diocesan Charismatic Renewal at 344-2214.
Support Group for Separated, Divorced &
Widowed Persons, Aug. 15 –– 7 to 9 p.m. at
St. Ann Basilica Parish Center, 1200 St. Ann
St., Scranton. Sponsored by the Diocesan Office
for Parish Life, this “Beginning Experience”
monthly session offers support to cope with
sorrow, doubt, anxiety and loneliness after
losing a spouse. For more
information/registration, call 489-7769.
Retrouvaille Weekend, Oct. 17-19 –– at
Fatima Renewal Center, Dalton. Sponsored by the
Diocesan Office for Parish Life/Family Life, the
weekend program is designed for couples to
address marital difficulties. Retrouvaille helps
couples to communicate better, using a method
that can aid in building a loving and lasting
relationship. Call 655-1916 or 800-470-2230 for
confidential information/registration, or visit
the Diocesan website: www.dioceseofscranton.org/marriage
& family support/marriage enrichment.
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