The Lenten Fish Dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Wyalusing was a huge success on Friday evening, March 20th. All proceeds will be donated to Helping Hands Food Pantry, and Special Olympics of Bradford & Sullivan County.
Volunteers from left to right: Ron Whren, Connie Whren, John Armitage, Carol Hatton, Eva Weaver, Cathie Frost, Michael Murray, Deb Mapes, Anne Roof, Frank Socha, Becky Roof, Jeff Ross, Karen Ross, Tina Pickett and Peggy Loomis.
Knights of Lithuania Council 143, Pittston, celebrated the feast of St. Casimir with a Mass held on Sunday, March 1st at St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston. Third and Fourth degrees were also conferred at the Mass held by Reverend Joseph Elston. A luncheon and Amber District meeting in the Monsignor Bendik Center followed the service.
Pictured are Council members and Amber District members.
Front row, from left to right Evelyn Parra, Marilyn Fitzgerald, Judy Stodolny, Rob Kiska, Eileen Kelly, Tom Miller – Supreme Ritual Chair and Amber District Secretary, Barbara Miller-Amber District President, Dennis Palladino – 4 th Degree recipient, Janet Palladino – 4 th Degree recipient, Yvonne Branas – 4 th Degree recipient, Mary Claire Voveris and June Supey.
Second row, from left to right, Les Distin, Donna Albright, Anne Marie Distin, Lainey Mentrikoski, Joe Francik, Mary Portelli, Elaine Elko, Bill Sodnik, Tom Wierbowski – Amber District Vice President, Sylvia Waxmonsky, Tom Vaxmonsky, Don Waxmonsky, Irene Kovaleski, John Kovaleski, and Larry Domalakes. – Amber District Treasurer. Absent from photo was Beverly Harnen.
SS. Anthony and Rocco and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parishes Holy Name Society and Altar and Rosary Society, Dunmore held its Annual Combined Communion Breakfast on Sunday, March 1st at La Buona Vita. The day began with 8:30am Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Mass was celebrated by the Reverend David P. Cappelloni, Pastor.
Principal Speaker was Mr. Nick Carr. Toastmaster was Father Thomas Dzwonczyk. Mr. Alfredo Pisa offered remarks on behalf of both parish societies. Father Cappelloni offered the invocation, remarks and final blessing.
Knights of Lithuania Council 143, Pittston, celebrated the 108th anniversary of the independence of Lithuania by holding a ceremony on February 19th at the Pittston Memorial Library. Federal, state and city officials were present and presented citations and proclamations recognizing the event.
The Diocese of Scranton’s 11th Annual Quo Vadis Days and 3rd Annual Fiat Days will take place June 29th – July 1st at Marywood University.
Quo Vadis and Fiat are vocation-themed summer camps open to rising sophomores through graduating seniors in high school. These camps include 3 days of fellowship, talks, prayer, worship, sports, art, music, great food, and more! Be sure to save the date and stay tuned to find out when registration officially opens! Email vocations@dioceseofscranton.org for more information.
Greater Hazleton Catholic Social Services and the Hazleton Art League are partnering for a fun and creative evening at a Sip and Paint fundraiser benefiting both organizations.
The event will be held on Friday, March 13th at 6:00 PM at the Hazleton Art League, 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton.
The cost is $50.00 per person, which includes all painting supplies and your decorative door hanger to take home. Guests will also enjoy light refreshments, and the event is BYOB.
To purchase tickets, please visit the Diocese of Scranton website or call 570-455-1521. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
All are welcome.
February 17, 2026 — Scranton, PA
Mark DiPippa, Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Scranton, addressed the Diocese’s Presbyteral Council during its February meeting, offering an update on opportunities to strengthen long‑term parish support through endowments and to promote the Foundation’s upcoming online art auction.
During the presentation, DiPippa highlighted the growing importance of parish‑based endowments as a sustainable way to support ministry, operations, and the future needs of local faith communities. He invited priests to partner with the Foundation in encouraging parishioners to consider legacy gifts that strengthen their individual parishes for generations to come.
A major portion of the presentation focused on the Foundation’s next online auction benefiting the Founders Campaign, an initiative designed to expand the Foundation’s capacity to serve parishes, schools, and diocesan ministries. This year’s auction features a generous and unique contribution from Austin Burke, former President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and a renowned regional artist. Burke has donated 26 original paintings to support the campaign.
The auction will open shortly after Easter and run through May 8, 2026.
“We are deeply grateful to Austin Burke for his extraordinary generosity and his longstanding commitment to the Diocese of Scranton,” said DiPippa. “His artwork will not only inspire bidders but will also make a meaningful impact on the parishes and ministries we serve.”
For additional information about the online auction or to learn how your parish can benefit from establishing an endowment, please contact:
Mark DiPippa
Executive Director, Catholic Foundation
Phone: 570‑575‑8813
In the spirit of Friendship Unity, and Christian Charity the LAOH & AOH of Scranton PA gathered at Saint Patrick’s Parish for Mass to honor Saint Brigid, holy flame-bearer and beloved Patroness of Ireland, whose light of faith had guided her people through the ages.
Those in attendance; Mary Finnerty Browning , Ellen Perry, Kathy McDonnell, Maggie Tucker, Gennette Rotherforth, Katie Murray, Danielle Ketch, Kristin Keenan Krowiak, MaryKate Werner, Sister Kathleen Smith RSM., Erin Kologe, John Michelle. Sister Terese Marques, Conal McHugh, Doreen Gilbride, Celebrant Reverend Richard E. Fox, Sean May, Dorothea Crowley, Maureen Wallace, Craig Tucker, Pat Savitts, Mary Ellen Richard, Amanda Gavin, Chuck Schneider and Kate Schneider.
His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments, as follows:
PAROCHIAL VICARS:
Reverend Stephen Kwasi Brenyah, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Carbondale, to ministry, Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, effective December 27, 2025.
Reverend Paul Kwadwo Yeboah, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Hunlock Creek, to ministry, Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, effective December 27, 2025.
Reverend Boniface Ameyaw, from ministry, Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Carbondale, effective January 20, 2026.
Reverend Michael Osei-Boateng, from ministry, Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, to Parochial Vicar pro tem, Saint Thomas More Parish, Lake Ariel, effective January 20, 2026.
People Helping People (PHP), a nonprofit program of St. Patrick’s Church in Milford, funded the cost of Christmas dinner hams distributed to the Ecumenical Food Pantry during the past holiday season.
St. Patrick’s works closely with the food pantry throughout the year through ongoing food donations, as well as a team of volunteers who work at the food pantry on a regularly scheduled basis distributing food and other necessary items for families in our community.
The mission of PHP is to assist less fortunate individuals and families experiencing financial hardship and in need of occasional help to meet basic life necessities.