Welcome to the Office for Parish Life Newsletter!  

Communicating important events and available resources

from the Office for Parish Life

As Jesus began His public mission strengthened by the Father's affirmation, may we also begin this year renewed in purpose, ready to serve, to forgive and to hope. 

Wishing you a grace-filled and joyful New Year in Christ.

The Office of Discipleship looks forward to serving you this New Year:

Bold and Beloved Women's Retreat

January 20 - February 1, 2026

Regional Confirmation Retreats

February 22, April 11, 18 and 25, 2026

Bishop Youth Award Masses

March 1, 15 and 22, 2026

Catechetical Formation and Fellowship Events

Parish Based Faith Formation Grants

And much more .... 

The Marriage and Family Life Office is blessed to offer opportunities and ministries that celebrate and uphold the value, beauty, and dignity of life and family at every age and stage.

Join us as we journey together in the New Year for:

Marriage Prep

Marriage Enrichment

Wedding Anniversary Mass

Swing Dance

Rosary Rally

Respect Life Resources/Events

Penguins Game

and more ... 

Pre-Cana is a meaningful opportunity to strengthen your relationship, deepen your faith, and prepare for a lifelong commitment in the company of other couples preparing for marriage.

 Click the link below to view the 2026 schedule and register you and your fiancé for a Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation session.

9 Days For Life

9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.

Sign up to receive the daily prayers via email or text message!

Resources are also available for promoting and sharing the novena in your parish, school, or ministry.  

Genesis Mission

 The Genesis Mission focuses on relationships and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  This approach doesn't require complicated programs or heavy resources -- it can grow organically, one encounter at a time.  

For More Information Contact:

Regina Wright

Manager of Parish Renewal

(570) 207-2213 X 1135 or

rwright@dioceseofscranton.org

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and 

Ecumenical Prayer Service January 22nd | 12:10 PM

Each year, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25) invites Christians from around the world to renew their commitment to prayer and to the work of fostering greater unity among all who follow Jesus Christ. In 2025, we joyfully marked the 61st anniversary of the promulgation of the Second Vatican Council's Decree on Ecumenism, bringing the Catholic Church into the modern ecumenical movement.  

Bishop Joseph Bambera will lead an Ecumenical Prayer Service on Thursday, January 22nd at 12:10 pm in Saint Peter's Cathedral, Scranton.  All are invited. 

Theology on Tap Returns in February

Steubenville Summer Youth Conference 2026

The Diocese of Scranton is sponsoring a trip to the Steubenville Summer Youth Conferences this summer! The diocese will be attending Main Campus 3 from July 10-12, 2026.

The Steubenville Summer Youth Conferences are a series of Youth Conferences held throughout the United States each summer. Each conference weekend is an opportunity to encounter Christ in a deeper way through sessions talks, prayer, the sacraments, Eucharistic Adoration and community.

The conference speakers this year will be Oscar Rivera Jr., Paul J. Kim, Jackie Francois Angel, and John Paul von Arx.

The cost for the trip is $395 per person, which includes conference fees, food, housing, transportation and a diocesan t-shirt. Attendees must sign up through a Parish Group.

Questions? Feel free to contact the Youth Ministry office

at 570-207-2213 x 1155 or by emailing youthmin@dioceseofscranton.org.

Come, Holy Spirit!

Young Adult Winter Meetup Planned

On Saturday, January 17^th,  join the Young Adult Community for a ski-in / ski-out Bible Study and Fellowship at Montage Mountain.

 Not a skier? Not a problem! Simply join us for the study and fellowship portion of the day! We will meet at 1:30 pm for our study and fellowship at the Midland Outdoor Experience.  Click the Link below or scan the QR code to register for this meetup and receive ongoing updates for this event.  

Feel free to stick around after to hit the slopes with friends or hang out in the lodge. We look forward to this special day with you!

Pope Leo's January Prayer Intention

For Prayer with the Word of God

For the month of January, Pope Leo invites us to join him in prayer, asking "that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church."  

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