Through the intercession of “Virgen de Guadalupe,” plans for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe are proceeding with the hopes of providing as much celebration as possible amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Particularly in the areas of large Latino populations in the Diocese of Scranton, the annual observance commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to a Mexican Indian peasant — now venerated as Saint Juan Diego — in December 1531 in Tepeyac, near present-day Mexico City.
The Blessed Mother’s appearance is believed to have resulted in millions of conversions to Catholicism, and her message of hope continues to inspire those of Hispanic descent.
In 1946, Pope Pius XII declared Our Lady of Guadalupe as Patroness of the Americas.
The Our Lady of Guadalupe feast on Dec. 12 will culminate a host of celebrations being planned throughout the Diocese, especially in those parishes made up of significant Hispanic/Latino communities.
Saint Matthew Parish
East Stroudsburg
Novena
Saturdays 7 PM in the Church
December 11
7:00 p.m.- Vigil (Blessed Sacrament Exposed)
11:00 p.m. – Mañanitas
December 12
2:00 p.m. Mass with a reception following Mass
Annunciation Parish
Hazleton
December 3 – 11
6:30 p.m. Rosary
7:00 p.m. Mass
December 12
12:00 p.m. Mass
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
Hazleton
December 12
12:00 p.m. Mass
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish, Jermyn
December 12
12:00 p.m. Mass with a reception following Mass
Saint Joachim Parish
Meshoppen
December 12
3:00 p.m. Mass with a reception following Mass
Saint John Neumann Parish, Scranton
December 3-11
6:30 p.m. Novena
December 12
3:00 a.m. procession from the Cathedral of Saint Peter to Saint John Neumann Parish.
4:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. –
Mañanitas with Mariachi
6:30 a.m. Mass with Mariachi
1:00 p.m. Mass with Bishop Joseph C. Bambera with a reception after Mass
(Chinelo Danza at Mass and at the Gym)
Saint Nicholas Parish
Wilkes-Barre
December 11
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vigil
(Prayer and Danza)
December 12
5:00 a.m. Mañanitas
3:00 p.m. procession beginning at 368 Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
5:00 p.m. Mass with Bishop Joseph C. Bambera with a reception after Mass
Saint Boniface Parish
Williamsport
December 12
4:30 p.m. Mass with a reception following Mass
Parroquia San Mateo
East Stroudsburg
Novena
Sábados 7 PM en la Iglesia
Diciembre 12
2:00 p.m. Misa
Recepción después de Misa
Parroquia Anunciación
Hazleton
Diciembre 3 – 11
6:30 p.m. Rosario
7:00 p.m. Misa
Diciembre 12
12:00 p.m. Misa
Parroquia Santo Nombre de Jesús, Hazleton
Diciembre 12
12:00 p.m. Misa
Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y Maria, Jermyn
Diciembre 12
12:00 p.m. Misa
Recepción después de Misa
Parroquia San Joaquín, Meshoppen
Diciembre 12
3:00 p.m. Misa
Recepción después de Misa
Parroquia San Juan Neumann, Scranton
Diciembre 3-11
Novena 6:30 PM
Diciembre 12
3:00 a.m. Procesión desde la Catedral de San Pedro hasta la Iglesia San Juan Neumann
4:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. Mañanitas con Mariachi
6:30 a.m. Misa con Mariachi
1:00 a.m. Misa con el Obispo Bambera
Recepción después de Misa en el Gimnasio (Baile de Chinelos en misa y en el gimnasio)
Parroquia San Nicolás, Wilkes-Barre
Diciembre 11
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vigilia (Oración y Danza)
Diciembre 12
5:00 a.m. Mañanitas (Almuerzo después de las Mañanitas)
3:00 p.m. Procesión comenzando en 368 Old River Road Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
5:00 p.m. Misa
Recepción después de Misa
Parroquia San Bonifacio, Williamsport
Diciembre 12
4:30 p.m. Misa
Recepción después de Misa