Notice to the Roman Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Scranton regarding Saints Francis and Clare Progressive Catholic Community
On Sunday, May 14, 2023, the Saints Francis & Clare Progressive Catholic Community reopened the former Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church building in Moosic for worship. The Diocese of Scranton sold the church property in September 2014 during a previous parish consolidation process.
In response to questions that have been received, we wish to remind the faithful that the Progressive Catholic Church is neither affiliated with the Diocese of Scranton nor in communion with the universal Catholic Church.
The faithful of the Diocese of Scranton should not attend Masses nor receive the sacraments provided by the Progressive Catholic Church community. Particularly regarding the sacraments of Confession and Marriage, these celebrations would not only be illicit, but also invalid.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
†Joseph C. Bambera
Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L.
Bishop of Scranton
Previous Letters
Notice to the Christian Faithful of the Diocese of Scranton Regarding Mr. James Thomas Tracy
Bishop Bambera’s Easter Message: Turn to the Risen Jesus for hope and peace April 5, 2023
Bishop Bambera’s March for Life Letter 2023
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera’s 2022 Christmas Message
Pennsylvanians for Human Life Respect Life Breakfast November 5, 2022
Bishop Bambera’s 2022 Lenten Message: “Let us not grow tired of doing good!” February 24, 2022
Bishop Bambera’s 2021 Christmas Message
Bishop Bambera’s Letter for World Mission Sunday October 21, 2021
Life is a gift to respect: A message from the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera September 28, 2021
Bishop Bambera’s Letter to the Faithful regarding Delta Variant August 6, 2021
Dispensation of Mass Obligation to End August 15 in Diocese of Scranton July 15, 2021
Bishop Bambera’s Letter to the faithful, welcoming them back to Mass May 27, 2021
Statement of the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera on Verdict in Trial of Derek Chauvin April 20, 2021
Bishop Bambera’s 2021 Easter Message April 1, 2021
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera’s Letter to the Jewish Community for Passover March 26, 2021
Statement of Bishop Joseph C. Bambera Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines
Bishop Bambera’s 2021 Lenten Message March 4, 2021
Bishop Bambera’s Statement on the Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. January 20, 2021
March for Life 2021 Letter January 13, 2021
Statement Of Bishop Bambera On McCarrick Report November 16, 2020
World Mission Sunday October 15, 2021
Respect Life Sunday October 4, 2020
A VOTE FOR LIFE: A message from the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera September 17. 2020
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera’s Reflection on George Floyd’s Death June 5, 2020
Planning for the Future: What to Expect When Public Masses Resume
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord March 25, 2020
Diocese of Scranton Coronavirus Update March 16, 2020
Statement of Bishop Joseph Bambera on Current Immigration Situation July 18, 2019
Bishop Bambera’s Statement on USCCB’s New Polices on Child Protection June 27, 2019
Bishop’s Statement on Shooting at Congregation Chabad Synagogue April 29, 2019