SCRANTON — The gym at St. Clare/St. Paul School’s main campus was filled with students competing in obstacle courses and games Thursday afternoon marking Catholic Schools Week. Officials in the ...

The Diocese of Scranton defrocked a priest found guilty under church law of sexually abusing children, permanently ending his priesthood with its most severe penalty, the diocese said Tuesday. Martin ...

The region’s Catholic churches have collected $57,898 for relief in Gaza, with more expected. That’s “very comparable” to other special collections, according to the Diocese of Scranton. As of ...

The Diocese of Scranton in Pennsylvania launched a parent education program this fall designed to provide support and resources for local families. The “Parents As Teachers” program offers support, ...

A Wyoming Area Catholic teacher was one of two long-time Catholic educators in the Diocese of Scranton recognized for their accomplishments at this year’s Diocesan Teachers’ Institute Mass to start ...

The Diocese of Scranton recently concluded its fourth annual Rectory, Set, Cook! fundraiser, raising a record-breaking total of nearly $230,000 to fight hunger and homelessness. The Rev. Shawn ...

Public witness, especially in a climate of fear and misrepresentation about our immigrant neighbors, has its own distinct ...

Father Bill Asinari, assistant pastor of St. Jude Parish, Mountain Top, said if he raises $40,000 he wants to get a rectory cat. Father Jack Lambert, pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Plains, ...

The Diocese of Scranton has dismissed a priest who served in Stroudsburg and Honesdale, among other assignments, after he was found guilty under canon law of sexually assaulting two minors. Martin M.

Catholic school teachers union objects to Thursday meeting. SCRANTON – The union that represents teachers in the Diocese of Scranton will set up an informational picket at Thursday’s meeting, called ...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Inside of St. Peter's Cathedral in downtown Scranton, Bishop Joseph Bambera shared kind words about the life and service of the late Pope Francis, "I join with the faithful from around ...