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As Lent unfolds across the Diocese of Scranton, Bishop Bambera will once again travel to each of our 12 deaneries to lead Lenten Holy Hours centered on this year’s theme: “Finding Peace in Challenging Times.” The Holy Hours begin Thursday night (Feb. 19) at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Wyalusing, Bradford County. In a world marked by uncertainty - and in lives often burdened with personal crosses - these evenings of Eucharistic Adoration, reflection, and sacred music offer a ch

As Lent unfolds across the Diocese of Scranton, Bishop Bambera will once again travel to each of our 12 deaneries to lead Lenten Holy Hours centered on this year’s theme: “Finding Peace in Challenging Times.” The Holy Hours begin Thursday night (Feb. 19) at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Wyalusing, Bradford County. In a world marked by uncertainty - and in lives often burdened with personal crosses - these evenings of Eucharistic Adoration, reflection, and sacred music offer a ch

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Diocese of Scranton announces Holy Week schedule

Diocese of Scranton announces Holy Week schedule

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Rectory, Set, Cook! 5 is live…. Voting is now open for our fifth installment of Rectory, Set, Cook! - our friendly competition between pastor chefs to benefit Catholic Social Services. The website to view all of the videos is now available on the Diocese of Scranton website or you can get there by clicking: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2026PASTORCHEF | Diocese of Scranton

Rectory, Set, Cook! 5 is live…. Voting is now open for our fifth installment of Rectory, Set, Cook! - our friendly competition between pastor chefs to benefit Catholic Social Services. The website to view all of the videos is now available on the Diocese of Scranton website or you can get there by clicking: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2026PASTORCHEF | Diocese of Scranton

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Our Rectory, Set, Cook! Launch Party is underway at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Scranton. To view all of this year’s videos, click here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2026PASTORCHEF | Diocese of Scranton

Our Rectory, Set, Cook! Launch Party is underway at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Scranton. To view all of this year’s videos, click here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2026PASTORCHEF | Diocese of Scranton

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NEWS VOICES: Diocese of Scranton, echoing national trends, welcomes over 300 new Catholics

NEWS VOICES: Diocese of Scranton, echoing national trends, welcomes over 300 new Catholics

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Scranton Catholic Charismatic Conference 2023 | Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Scranton Diocese

Scranton Catholic Charismatic Conference 2023 | Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Scranton Diocese

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Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton provided early holiday cheer for many families in the greater-Carbondale area on Tuesday. Through the agency’s ‘Gifts for Kids’ program, the families of nearly 300 pre-registered children will be able to select gifts for their kids ahead of Christmas at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Carbondale. In addition to all the toys and gifts that will be distributed, winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and other various stocking stuffers will be av

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St. Peter's Cathedral hosts Easter vigil in Scranton

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Over the last week, many parishes throughout the Diocese of Scranton have been holding special Masses for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis. On Tuesday, April 29, faithful from Christ the King Parish in Archbald gathered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church to hold a special memorial Mass. Many of the faithful who attended the Mass remembered Pope Francis as a man deeply rooted in the Gospel and devoted to a vision of the church as a "field hospital" - a place of mercy, healing, and accompaniment.

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Eight men in the Diocese of Scranton’s Permanent Diaconate Formation Program were instituted as Lectors on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, during a special Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter celebrated by the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton. The men receiving the ministry of Lector were: William Chechel of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Brodheadsville; Daniel B. Cosacchi of Saint Gregory Parish in Clarks Green; Jeffrey R. Kovaleski of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in

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On Sunday afternoon, the Diocese of Scranton held its annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton. The annual Mass celebrates the fact that every person, no matter their abilities, has unique gifts to offer the Church. The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, served as the principal celebrant and homilist. The Mass for Persons with Disabilities is held in partnership with Saint Joseph's Center in Scranton and the Order of the Alhambra. | Dioc

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All the faithful in the Diocese of Scranton are asked to pray for the eternal repose of the late Holy Father, including the customary recitation of the Our Father, Hail Mary and the Glory Be. Father Jeff Tudgay, Pastor, Cathedral of Saint Peter, led the faithful in the recitation of these prayers at the 6:30 am Mass on Monday morning. | Diocese of Scranton

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This week, more than 80 young adults and chaperones from the Diocese of Scranton will join more than 15,000 young people in Indianapolis for the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference. We were at St Catherine of Siena Church in Moscow as one of our two Diocesan buses departed this afternoon - to talk with some of the young pilgrims. We ask for your prayers as thousands will encounter Christ, be inspired through our incredible speakers, and have a once-in-a-lifetime Digital Encounter with Pope L

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As Advent began on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, the three Catholic parishes in Pittston came together to continue a beloved tradition of providing help – and hope – to local families in need at Christmas. The parishes of Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Joseph Marello, and Our Lady of the Eucharist collected toys and gifts that would later be distributed by the Greater Pittston Santa Squad. The three parishes had been collecting new, unwrapped toys throughout November, but efforts culminated with a tw

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Alleged Victims Plan Lawsuit Against Diocese of Scranton Bishops

Scranton Diocese Plans Compensation Program for Survivors of Clergy Abuse

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Diocese of Scranton Names Two More Priests Credibly Accused of Abuse

Diocese of Scranton priests competing for a cause, moving from the altar to the kitchen

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Catholic Television recently interviewed the three men who will be ordained to the priesthood this weekend in the Diocese of Scranton. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will serve as ordaining prelate when three men are ordained to the sacred priesthood for service in the Diocese of Scranton on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Peter. In this particular interview, Rev. Mr. Shawn M. Simchock tells us he can't wait for the opportunity to serve the Church of Scranton and its people. |

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The Diocese of Scranton recently shared in the yearlong commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Christian Charity when Bishop Bambera celebrated a jubilee Eucharistic liturgy in Wilkes-Barre, where the religious Sisters began their venerable ministry in America. Bishop Bambera served as principal celebrant of a Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Saint Nicholas Church. In addition to marking 175 years since the SCC congregation was established

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Scranton Diocese Calls for Day of Atonement in Response to Grand Jury Report

Once again, Fr. James Paisley, pastor of Saint Ann Basilica in Scranton, hosted the launch party for Rectory, Set, Cook! Accompanied by Brandon Jopling, Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Joseph Marello Parish in Pittston, Father did not disappoint his fans. | Diocese of Scranton

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#NEPAGives 2025 is underway and all of our 19 Catholic Schools are participating to highlight important projects to their school community. Tonight, we are at All Saints Academy-Scranton were students, families and educators have gathered for a fun evening of fundraising. Tonight support the cause: https://www.nepagives.org/organizations/diocese-of-scranton All Saints Academy-Scranton | Diocese of Scranton

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