“Everyone has that giving side to their personality” As they peeled potatoes and diced up peppers, two dozen students from Holy Redeemer High School got a lesson that can’t be found in a textbook. “It’s really humbling because a lot of time we take for granted the food we have and how easy and …
HOMILY All Souls Day – November 2, 2019 (Wisdom 3:1-9; Romans 6:3-9; Matthew 11:25-30) Many of you have heard me tell stories about my family from whom I have learned so much in life. I’m sure a few of you have heard the story of my dad’s earliest years that I have shared from time …
April 4, 2019 Dear President Trump, Vice President Pence, Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader McCarthy, Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer: We are a diverse group of advocates for religious liberty for all. We sometimes differ about what religious freedom requires, but we are united around the bedrock principle of ensuring that all individuals …
Weekdays Weekly Eucharistic Adoration hosted by St. Paul Parish, held at St. Clare Church 2235 North Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18509; daily exposition & adoration of the Holy Eucharist held Monday thru Friday from 4-5pm. With the Rosary recited beginning at 4:30 each day. Special intentions for our country and our world include: A return …
Listed below are the most recent liturgical directives and updates issued by the Vatican or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Please check this page periodically for more liturgical updates. Revised Order of Penance The revised translation for the Order of Penance was approved by the Bishops of the United States on June …
Saint John the Evangelist Parish Address: 414 Church Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 Website: www.honesdalecatholic.com Phone: (570) 253-4561 Fax: (570) 253-1058 Email: stjohnshonesdale@verizon.net Year Founded: 2009 Clergy Reverend William J.P. Langan – Pastor Reverend Dominic Sabi – Assistant Pastor Deacon Paul J. Cooper Office Hours Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM …
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration SAVE THE DATE! Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration 2024 Every summer, the diocese holds a Wedding Anniversary Celebration for couples celebrating their 25th and 50th years of marriage in Saint Peter’s Cathedral, where couples renew their wedding commitment. This year’s Mass will be held on June 23, 2024 at 2:30PM. Mark your …
COMMUNITY RESOURCE LINKS COMMUNITY http://www.dioceseofscrantonarchive.org/clight/BishopBamberaPastoralLetter%20-%20FINAL%20-%20062711.pdf Go and Make Disciples, USCCB http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/evangelization/go-and-make-disciples/introduction_go_and_make_disciples.cfm Catholic Church. (2012). Catechism of the Catholic Church. Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana. GRIEF SUPPORT PARISHES WITH ON-SITE GRIEF SERVICES Creighton University’s resource page for grief and grieving ministry. http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Grief/ RESOURCES FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING OR SUPPORTING OTHERS IN GRIEF: Helping Yourself …
Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Bishop of Scranton HOMILY 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 20, 2018 Dedication of Altar – Saint Peter’s Cathedral I suspect that I speak for all of you in saying that it’s good to be back home – back in our Cathedral church – after a long, four-month …
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Resources for Various Needs and Occasions Prayer Services for Atonement and Healing for Victims of Sexual Abuse Atonement and Healing Prayer Service–Diocese of Scranton Atonement and Healing Prayer Services–USCCB Atonement and Healing Prayer Service–FDLC Resources for the Week of Christian Unity The Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute Seasonal Resources Advent-Christmas Preparation Aid 2021 …