PITTSTON –– Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish is currently hosting its 63rd Annual Novena to Saint Jude, patron saint of hopeless cases and things despaired of, at Saint Mary, Help of Christians Church, 535 N. Main St., Pittston. The Novena began on Monday, Oct. 19 and will conclude on the Feast of Saint …
Continue reading “Pittston parish hosting 63rd Saint Jude Novena”
We will be celebrating the 63rd Annual St. Jude Novena from October 19-28, 2020. There will be two Masses a day: Monday- Friday at 12 Noon and 7PM, Saturday at 12 Noon and 4PM, and Sunday at 11AM and 5PM. The 12 Noon Mass will be live-streamed each day. Most of the homilists are in …
September 14, 2020 CARBONDALE – Eucharistic exuberance filled the hearts of the faithful when diocesan parishes opened their doors for a return to the sacraments for their flocks. In the months that followed, priests have celebrated Masses in small indoor gatherings and larger outdoor venues. As the public continues to be welcome to enter …
SCRANTON – Saying that the entire Church of Scranton rejoices for their selfless gift of service to God, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera ordained three men to the priesthood at the Cathedral of Saint Peter on Saturday, June 27, 2020. The Mass was invitation-only in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was broadcast live …
Continue reading “Three local men describe ‘overwhelming joy’ in being ordained to the Priesthood”
His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments, effective July 1, 2020: Reverend Chummar Chirayath, O.S.J., from Assistant Pastor, Annunciation Parish, Hazleton, to ministry within the Oblates of Saint Joseph. Reverend Anthony J. Generose, J.C.L., from Judicial Vicar and Vicar for Matrimonial Processes. Father Generose will remain as Pastor, Most Precious Blood …
Continue reading “Bishop Bambera Announces Clergy Appointments”
Religious Life The call to “religious life” in the Catholic Church—also known as “vowed life” or “consecrated life”—is a call to become more like Christ by living the values of prayer, ministry, and community. This call can be lived out in a number of unique ways. Yet all religious priests, sisters, and brothers take vows …
April 20, 2020 His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments, effective at a time to be determined, given the ongoing health crisis. Reverend John J. Victoria, from Pastor, Saint Ann Parish, Williamsport, to Chaplain, Mercy Center, Dallas. Reverend Gerald W. Shantillo, from Pastor, Saint Matthew Parish, East Stroudsburg, to Episcopal Vicar …
Continue reading “Bishop Bambera Announces the Clergy Appointments”
March 26, 2020 His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments, effective as indicated: Reverend Phillip J. Sladicka, V.F., to Administrator, Pro Tem, Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Laflin, effective March 23, 2020. Father Sladicka will continue to serve as Pastor of Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca. Reverend James J. Walsh, from …
Continue reading “Bishop Bambera Announces Clergy Appointments”
SCRANTON – The line started forming hours before the doors of the Scranton Cultural Center even opened. Wearing jackets and hats to stay warm, seniors, parents and individuals looking for a helping hand all waited for the Family to Family Food Basket Program to kick off. For more than 30 years, the Family to …
Continue reading “Family to Family Food Basket Program to help 2,800 families this Thanksgiving”
Right before they received a blessing, Otis, 2, and Sir Lancelot, 8, sniffed each other and waged their tails like old friends. The two dogs were the guests of honor at a pet blessing held on October 4, at Saint Francis Commons, an affordable, transitional housing facility for homeless veterans, which is operated by …