SCRANTON – On the eve of the 2023 March for Life in Washington, the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, urged people to be “fearless” in defense of the unborn and mothers in need. “We engage this noble cause not for political reasons. We engage it because of who we are as Christians, …
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LAFLIN — JMJ Radio, the only Catholic radio station serving northeastern Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Scranton, has begun 2023 facing new challenges and opportunities to reach more faithful, as it moves up the FM dial from 98.9 to 104.5. The recent development coincides with JMJ’s 15th anniversary of broadcasting the “Good News,” which it …
HAZLETON (Jan. 30, 2023) – After serving the Annunciation Parish community in Hazleton for nearly 14 years, the Oblates of St. Joseph have announced their intention to return the administration of the parish back to the Diocese of Scranton on June 30, 2023. The announcement was shared with parishioners of Annunciation Parish during all Masses …
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Frequently Asked Questions About Returning to School in 2021-22 The Diocese of Scranton Catholic Schools Office continues to plan for the 2021-22 school year. This effort is being spearheaded by the Diocesan Health and Safety Committee, which is comprised of diocesan and local school administration and clergy along with medical professionals with expertise in pediatrics, …
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Like any bona fide cat lover, Pope Benedict XVI’s face would light up and his hand would reach out at the sight of a fluffy feline — even when that soft bundle of fur was a squirming, feisty lion cub brought to the Vatican by visiting circus performers. His comments about …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of the basics of Catholic faith, is likely to go down in history books as the first pope in almost 600 years to resign. He died Dec. 31 at the age of 95, nearly 10 years after …
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WILKES-BARRE – When Ted Mike of Saint Therese Parish in Shavertown had a spiritual renewal in the late 1970s, he credited the book, Hungry for God, and its author, Dr. Ralph Martin, for being a big influence in his life. “It totally changed my prayer life. It showed me how important prayer was, to have …
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WILKES-BARRE – Three educators and two administrators in the Diocese of Scranton Catholic School System are being recognized for their commitment to Catholic Education and sharing the love of Christ with young people. During the Diocesan Teachers’ Institute Mass, held Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at Saint Nicholas Church, each honoree received the Saint John Paul …
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WASHINGTON (CNS) – Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington joined Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Sept. 21 for an ecumenical prayer service to remember those who have been killed in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to renew calls for peace for that war-ravaged nation. Archbishop Gudziak prayed that God would …
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65th Annual Novena to be held October 19th through the 28th The 65th Annual Novena in honor of Saint Jude will be held at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish (St. Mary, Help of Christians Church), 535 North Main Street, Pittston, from Wednesday, October 19th through Friday, October 28th. There will be two services …
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