Tag Archives: diocese of scranton

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  Diocese Issues Statement After Priest Convicted

  SCRANTON — The Diocese of Scranton put out a statement Wednesday afternoon saying the verdict against this priest accused of…
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  Former Lithuanian Catholic Church Demolished

  DURYEA – Former congregation members of St. Joseph’s Church snapped pictures as contractors demolished the building on Lackawanna Avenue Tuesday…
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  Scranton Priest Dies On Good Friday

  SCRANTON — At the age of 99 and only a few months short of his 75th ordination anniversary, The Diocese…
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  Prayers From Scranton For Pope Francis

  SCRANTON — A special mass was held in Lackawanna County Thursday to pray for the new leader of the Catholic…
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  Area Catholics Welcome New Pope

  SCRANTON — At Saint Ann`s Basilica in Scranton’s west side, members of the faithful take part in the daily evening…
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  The Guild Store In The Diocese Of Scranton

  As the faithful prepare to say goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI, books, pictures, and other items about the Pope are…
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  Cardinal Ratzinger Becomes Pope Benedict XVI

  SCRANTON — The year 2005 saw significant change in the Catholic Church. On April 2, Pope John Paul II passed…
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  Bishops’ Statements on Papal Resignation

  The bishops serving Roman Catholic dioceses in the viewing area have issued the following statements on the resignation of Pope…
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  Parishioners Pray After Papal Resignation Announcement

  WILKES-BARRE — People in our area are reacting to today’s announcement from the Vatican. Those who spoke with Newswatch 16…
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  Bishop Bambera Objects to U. of S. Speaker

  There is some controversy brewing in Scranton. The University of Scranton has invited a speaker to be a part of…