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With less than 24 hours until being ordained a Priest, Deacon Kevin Miller has a special audio message for Father Don Williams, our Diocesan Director of Seminarians and Vocations. #Ordination2020 #VocationMinistry #PrayforVocations | Diocese of Scranton Vocations

With less than 24 hours until being ordained a Priest, Deacon Kevin Miller has a special audio message for Father Don Williams, our Diocesan Director of Seminarians and Vocations. #Ordination2020 #VocationMinistry #PrayforVocations | Diocese of Scranton Vocations

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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

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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Today's the day! Come and see!! | Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Scranton Diocese

Today's the day! Come and see!! | Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Scranton Diocese

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Pennsylvania March for Life 2025 in Harrisburg | Diocese of Scranton

Pennsylvania March for Life 2025 in Harrisburg | Diocese of Scranton

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The Bold & Beloved Women's Retreat will feature reflections and discussions on the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, led by Kara Kardell and Fred Shellabarger, founders of Draw Near, a movement that draws people close to Christ and one another. January 26-28, 2024 Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center, Dalton For more information or to register, click on: https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/parish-life/bold-and-beloved-womens-retreat/ | Diocese of Scranton

The Bold & Beloved Women's Retreat will feature reflections and discussions on the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, led by Kara Kardell and Fred Shellabarger, founders of Draw Near, a movement that draws people close to Christ and one another. January 26-28, 2024 Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center, Dalton For more information or to register, click on: https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/parish-life/bold-and-beloved-womens-retreat/ | Diocese of Scranton

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Watch the latest edition of Our Faith...Our Diocese. | Diocese of Scranton

Watch the latest edition of Our Faith...Our Diocese. | Diocese of Scranton

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On Sunday afternoon (Jan. 4, 2026), the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, remembered the prayer intentions of donors to the 2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal at a Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Following Mass, leadership donors to this year's Appeal were invited to a reception at the Diocesan Pastoral Center across the street in recognition for their ongoing support of this year's campaign. To date, the Appeal has reached 84% of its g

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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

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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 we continue to deal with the ongoing health crisis, Rev. Joseph J. Pisaneschi, pastor at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Swoyersville asks us to reflect on Jesus's words "Do not be afraid." | Diocese of Scranton

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In the December 3rd edition of Our Faith…Our Diocese: We’ll share with you highlights of the recent service held at the Cathedral of Saint Peter when Bishop Bambera ordained eight men as Permanent Deacons for service here in the Diocese of Scranton. We’ll see how representatives from nearly 20 parish communities across the Diocese gathered here in Scranton to take part in the Hispanic Ministry Convocation. We’ll take you to the Scranton Cultural Center, where Friends of the Poor and Catherine Mc

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The week before Thanksgiving, more than 80 high school-age students and adult chaperones from the Diocese of Scranton gathered in Indianapolis with 16,000 young Catholics for the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference. CTV had the pleasure of talking with Hannah Rocco, one of those pilgrims, as she reflected on the conference and how it has impacted her own life. | Diocese of Scranton

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

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

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Fr. Gerald Gurka, pastor of St. John the Baptist in Larksville offers some words of hope and comfort during the current health crisis. | Diocese of Scranton

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Your generosity helps shape the future of our Church. 💛 The Diocesan Development Fund supports essential ministries across our diocese—including our seminarians, who are studying and discerning God’s call with dedication and hope. Join us in supporting them today. Donate today: https://osvhub.com/ddf/giving/funds | Diocese of San Bernardino

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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

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Scranton Diocese Plans Compensation Program for Survivors of Clergy Abuse

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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JUBILEE MASS FOR RELIGIOUS RECOGNIZES 1,415 YEARS OF SERVICE With prayers of thanksgiving and deep gratitude, the Diocese of Scranton celebrated its annual Jubilee Mass for Women and Men Religious on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton. The Mass honored 23 religious sisters and brothers who are marking milestone anniversaries in consecrated life this year – accounting for a combine 1,415 years of faithful service to God and the Church. The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambe

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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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St. Patrick's Day dispensation: Catholics in the Scranton Diocese can have their corned beef and eat it too

Scranton Diocese acknowledges 'sensitive' nature of planning former bishop's funeral

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Seminarians are given a priceless opportunity to detach from the world so they can learn to listen to the whispers of God. They are called to take the risk, learn to pray, go to class, build relationships of love, and ultimately carry forth as priests. Thank you for your prayers and financial support of our seminarians. | Diocese of Green Bay

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The second annual Living the STREAM contest is now officially underway! The contest is an opportunity for middle school students in Catholic Schools to shine as they share big ideas, using the elements of their STREAM education, to address issues in their local community, state, or world. This year, more than 250 students - working in groups of 3-5 - participated by filming videos of themselves and their projects. You can vote right now to support the best idea - or the best video - and all of t

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The faithful of the Hazleton area gathered Friday afternoon to hold the “Way of the Cross” on the streets of the Mountain City. The three parishes that have Spanish-speaking Masses in the Hazleton-area joined forces to allow the Spanish-speaking faithful to experience Good Friday in this special way. The parishes of Annunciation, Queen of Heaven, and Holy Name of Jesus (West Hazleton) all participated. The starting point was Queen of Heaven Church, 750 North Vine Street. The procession then cont

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