ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) – Sister Kathleen Storms hopes a calendar of prayers and suggestions for action during the upcoming worldwide Season of Creation will help people “understand that simple options can make an important difference in our care for creation.” Meatless Mondays and shopping at farmer’s markets are among actions proposed by the Care …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The study and celebration of the liturgy should lead to a sense of awe before God, a commitment to mission and a growing unity within the church, not tensions and squabbles, Pope Francis said. “When liturgical life is a bit of a banner of division, there is the odor of the …
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Mass of Christian Burial for The Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Scranton Bishop Dougherty Funeral Mass Program Solemn Vespers April 25, 2022 Download the Worship …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Jesus obeyed the most challenging of commandments: to love one’s enemies; and he invites humanity to do the same by breaking a vicious cycle of evil, sorrow and hatred with love and forgiveness, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday. “As disciples of Jesus, do we follow the master, or do we …
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SCRANTON (Feb. 24, 2022) – Today, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera released the following statement regarding the invasion of Ukraine: “Like many of you, I am saddened and heartbroken by the humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold in Ukraine. Our world should be long past the need for anyone to wake up at 5 a.m. …
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SCRANTON — For Ukrainian Catholics, the Holy Season of Lent began this past Monday under a massive dark cloud of destruction, desolation and death associated with all-out war — just a mere four days after their homeland was maliciously attacked by Russia. Rev. Myron Myronyuk has served as pastor of Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church …
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A Blessed 2022 to you! The week of February 7-14 is a unique time for parishes and couples to focus on marriage and we have a few items to help you support and celebrate marriage. Don’t let this time to strengthen marriage and reach young adults pass …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Saying he was worried about Ukraine and how a possible Russian-Ukrainian conflict could spread, Pope Francis proclaimed Jan. 26 as a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine. Responding to a buildup of Russian troops near the Ukrainian-Russian border and the inability of major powers to agree on a solution, …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Highlighting the importance of the Bible in the life of faith and the role of lay women and men in sharing the Gospel, Pope Francis formally installed eight men and women in the ministry of lector and eight others in the ministry of catechist. During Mass Jan. 23, the church’s celebration …
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