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June 24, 2025 |
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Annual Diocesan
Women's Retreat
coming this January!
Inspired by the teaching of
St. Hildegard of Bingen
who famously said,
“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
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2025 Pre Cana Schedule |
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Pre Cana classes are offered once per month in areas throughout the diocese and online.
Classes cover a wide range of topics, from the theological and spiritual aspects of the sacrament to practical considerations like finances, communication, and conflict resolution.
Couples not only gain a deeper understanding of their faith and the meaning of marriage but also develop the skills and resilience necessary to build a strong, lasting partnership. |
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Fans Turn Out in Droves for
Catholic Night at PNC Stadium |
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Over 200 diocesan Catholics came out for a fun family evening at the ballpark as the Scranton-Wilkes Barre RailRiders took on the Syracuse Mets!
It was a big night for the home team as they cruised past the Mets with a 10-3 win. Big bats, smart base running and a steady pitching performance made this one a statement win; part of their larger 3 game sweep of the Mets!
The evening concluded with a spectacular post game fireworks display as the night sky burst into color above the crowd. It was a breathtaking finale that lit up the hearts of everyone watching.
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June Stewardship Prayer |
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“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”— 1 Pt 4:10 |
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How Your Parish Can Move
From Here to There
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Are you looking to engage more of your parishioners in the life and ministries of your parish?
Would you like to increase parish offertory in order to do more ministry and outreach?
The Parish Renewal Team can help!
For More Information Contact:
Dominick Costantino
Director of Parish Renewal
(570) 207-2213 or
dcostantino@dioceseofscranton.org |
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Genesis Mission
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Forming missionary disciples to build up the Church in Pennsylvania.
The Genesis Mission fosters a deeper sense of discipleship and a greater desire to connect and evangelize while confidently sharing the Gospel message. Genesis teaches a relational approach of encountering and connecting with others.
The seven week course is experiential in nature and focuses on practical skills such as listening and learning to rely on the Holy Spirit.
For More Information Contact:
Regina Wright
(570) 207-2213 x 1135
rwright@dioceseofscranton.org
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9 Local Parishes Take Advantage
of Hallow Parish Partnership
with 2025 Faith Formation Grant |
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Hallow, the world’s #1 Catholic prayer and meditation platform, recently offered the Scranton Diocese a transformative parish partnership opportunity.
9 local communities jumped at the opportunity to be part of the largest online Catholic network in the world with over 23 million users, connecting their parishioners to the transformative opportunity to build community, form people in daily prayer and interact with in-person events.
Hallow curates the best content delivered by world-class names. Pastors will even customize their own content to appear along with Bishop Barron, Jonathan Roumie, Mark Wahlberg, & Fr. Mike Schmitz, among many others.
Parishes that Opted-In to Hallow:
Holy Rosary, Hazleton
Our Lady of the Abingtons, Dalton
Saint John Bosco, Conyngham
Saint John the Evangelist, Pittston
Saint Luke, Stroudsburg
Saint Maria Goretti, Laflin
Saint Therese, Shavertown
Saints Anthony & Rocco, Dunmore
Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Pocono Pines
Look for more information about these exciting parish partnerships
in future issues of the Good News Notes!
For More Information About Hallow Contact:
Regina Wright
(570) 207-2213 x 1135
rwright@dioceseofscranton.org |
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Williamsport Parishes Prepare
to Grow with Purpose |
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Parish leaders and staff from Saint Ann, Saint Boniface and Saint Joseph the Worker in Williamsport recently came together preparing to grow with purpose.
Performing simple self-assessments, the parishes reflected on their evangelization strengths and areas for growth through the Sent Parish evangelization readiness initiative. The parishes reviewed the assessments during meaningful and insightful small group discussions.
In the upcoming coaching phase, the parishes will have the opportunity to set goals, develop action plans and track progress through focused coaching, peer support and accountability within the groups.
For More Information About Sent Parish Contact:
Regina Wright
(570) 207-2213 x 1135
rwright@dioceseofscranton.org |
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ICSC Annual Stewardship Conference September 21-24
Chicago, IL |
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The 63rd Annual Catholic Stewardship Conference is coming this September to Chicago, IL.
The conference gathers Catholic stewardship leaders and fund development professionals to learn, network, and share best practices in stewardship and philanthropy.
Attendees can expect insightful presentations, opportunities for prayer and reflection, and networking with peers and exhibitors.
The conference aims to inspire and equip participants with tools and strategies to advance stewardship within their respective dioceses, parishes, and schools.
For More Information Contact:
Dominick Costantino
Director of Parish Renewal
(570) 207-2213 or
dcostantino@dioceseofscranton.org |
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Hispanic Ministry Weekly Radio Program |
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Invite your Hispanic friends / parishioners to tune into our Weekly Radio Program on 102.3 FM Scranton/Wilkes Barre & 1200 AM Hazelton.
Highlights Include:
Saint of the Week
Catechesis
Testimonials
News
and Much More! |
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Programa de radio semanal del Ministerio Hispano |
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Invita a tus familiares y amigos/ Feligreses a escuchar nuestro programa semanal en La Mega
102.3 FM Scranton/Wilkes-Barre & 1200 AM Hazleton
Dónde podrás aprender más sobre:
El Santo de la semana,
Catequesis,
Testimonios, Noticias de la iglesia y mucho más
Familiares, amigos & feligreses a escuchar nuestro programa semanal. |
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Like Our Diocesan Hispanic
Ministry Facebook Page |
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Covering all the latest news and happenings for the Hispanic Community in the Diocese of Scranton.
Visit us today!
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Dale like, comparte y sigue nuestra página de Facebook: Ministerio Hispano-Hispano-Diócesis de Scranton |
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Cubriendo todos los acontecimientos y últimas noticias en nuestra comunidad hispana en la Diócesis de Scranton.
Visitanos hoy mismo!
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Ordination to the Priesthood of
Rev. Mr. Andrew McCarroll &
Rev. Mr. Thomas Dzwonczyk
Saturday, June 28th @ 10 AM
Cathedral of St. Peter
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With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Scranton joyfully announces the Ordination of Rev. Mr. Andrew McCarroll and Rev. Mr. Thomas Dzwonczyk to the Sacred Order of Priesthood through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by his excellency the Most Reverend
Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton.
All are invited to attend the Mass of Ordination on Saturday, June 28th, at 10am at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton.
For those unable to attend in person, CTV: Catholic Television of the Diocese of Scranton will broadcast the Mass live and livestream the liturgy on the Diocese of Scranton website, YouTube channel and across all Diocesan social media channels. |
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Mass of Remembrance for
Victims of Tragic or Violent Death
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Cathedral of Saint Peter |
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Bishop Joseph Bambera will be offering his Annual Mass of Remembrance for victims of tragic or violent death. The Mass is offered for the families and friends of those who have died in tragic circumstances, especially those lost through
accident, suicide or murder.
If you've lost a loved one through tragic or traumatic circumstances, please consider attending this liturgy.
The name of your deceased loved one will be inscribed in the Book of Remembrance at the Cathedral of St. Peter.
The Mass will be televised on CTV: Catholic Television and also by livestream on the diocesan website, www.dioceseofscranton.org.
Visit the link below to register and provide your loved one's name.
Registrations must be completed by July 18, 2025. |
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National Catholic Youth Conference 2025 |
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The Diocese of Scranton is running a pilgrimage for high school age students to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, Indiana from Wednesday, November 19th to Sunday, November 23rd, 2025.
NCYC is a 3-day conference for high school age students that involves prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service and empowerment. It gathers students from across America for a life changing encounter with Christ.
For the most updated information for NCYC, click the link below.
Information on this page includes cost of the trip, a recommended payment schedule, due dates, and and online sign up/payment portal.
The theme of this years conference is
I AM/YO SOY, which is the revelation of God's Name to Moses as found in the Book of Exodus.
Any questions concerning NCYC can be sent to youthmin@dioceseofscranton.org
or by calling the Youth Ministry Office at
(570) 207-2213 x 1155.
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Save the Date!
Diocesan Youth Rally
Saturday | September 27 |
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The Youth Rally will give students opportunities to meet other young Catholics, participate in fun and engaging workshops, enjoy praise and worship music, experience Mass and Adoration with other young Catholics, and much more!
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Three Parish Consolidations to Take Effect July 1st |
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Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish was the name chosen for the newly consolidated parishes of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Throop and Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant. Both parishes retain Father Scott Sterowski as pastor and John Musyt as deacon. Upon Blessed Carlo's September 7th canonization, the parish will be Saint Carlo Acutis Parish.
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In Hazleton, Our Lady of Peace Parish was the name chosen for the newly consolidated parishes of Most Precious Blood Parish and Queen of Heaven Parish. Father Anthony Generose, current pastor of both parishes will remain to serve as pastor, while Father Rafael Ofarri Bermudez Gonzalez was appointed assistant pastor and will also serve the newly consolidated parish. |
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Saint Pius of Pietrelcina Parish in honor of Saint Padre Pio, is the name of the newly consolidated parishes of Annunciation Parish, Hazleton and Holy Name of Jesus Parish in West Hazleton. Father Kevin Miller will continue as pastor. Father Neftali Feliz-Sena and Father Benito Hierro Aquino have been appointed assistant pastors. |
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Pilgrims to Make Traditional Trek to St. Ann's Basilica to Close Novena |
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For over 100 years, people have pilgrimaged on the last day of the St. Ann novena to the very first Mass (4:30 AM) on the Feast Day of St. Ann.
St. Ann is Jesus’ grandmother, the mother of our Blessed Mother. She is an extremely powerful intercessor, and many miracles have been attributed to her intercession through this devotion.
Join this pilgrimage walk to conclude the 2025 St. Ann’s Novena.
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