His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments, effective as indicated:

Monsignor David L. Tressler, from Superintendent of Schools, effective, November 2, 2018. Monsignor Tressler will continue to serve as Pastor, Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish, Jermyn. 

CHAPLAIN 

Reverend Richard Rojas, from Administrator, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Dushore, to Chaplain, Mercy Center, Dallas, effective November 5, 2018.

RETIREMENT FOR REASONS OF HEALTH

Reverend Leo J. McKernan, from Pastor, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Kingston, to retirement for reasons of health, effective November 12, 2018.

November 2 – All Souls’ Day Mass, Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton, 12:10 p.m.

November 4 – #Leave a Mark 18 Mass, Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton, 5:00 p.m.

November 9-15 – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Meetings, Baltimore

November 20 – 42nd Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner Blessing, Scranton Cultural Center, 6:00 p.m.

November 21 – Family to Family Food Basket Blessing, Scranton Cultural Center,  9:00 a.m.