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

Statement of Bishop Bambera on Appointment of Timothy C. Senior as Bishop-designate of Harrisburg April 25, 2023

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

Statement of the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, Regarding Invasion of Ukraine Feb. 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

Statement of the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Terror Attacks September 10, 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 appointment of Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., Ph.D., as President of The University of Scranton

Bishop Bambera’s Statement on the Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. January 20, 2021

March for Life 2021 Letter January 13, 2021

Bishop’s Statement on appointment of Rev. Thomas P. Looney as President of King’s College January 9, 2021

Bishop Bambera’s Statement on Appointment of Larry J. Kulick as Bishop-elect of Greensburg December 18, 2020

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

Bishop Bambera’s 2019 Easter Message

Diocese of Scranton Statement on Ss. Francis & Clare Independent Roman Catholic Community June 30, 2018