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Though we sincerely hope that all 2026 PreCana Classes will occur as scheduled, that will be dependent upon health and safety guidelines, the comfort of ministry volunteers and class attendees at the ...

Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minn., chairman of the board of the National Eucharistic Congress Inc., blesses pilgrims July 17, 2024, during adoration at the opening revival night of the 10th ...

The following information is for individuals who wish to challenge the validity of his or her marriage before the Tribunal of the Diocese of Scranton. We urge you to consider the following information ...

WASHINGTON – “For citizens in a representative democracy such as our own, participation in public life—including voting—is both a right and a responsibility,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, ...

As the Respondent in a formal case, you may have already been informed that your former spouse submitted a petition to the Tribunal of the Diocese of Scranton challenging the validity of your marriage ...

Time November 21, 2026 - November 22, 2026 (All Day)(GMT+00:00) Location Saint Maria Goretti Parish 42 Redwood Drive Other Events Calendar GoogleCal ...

SCRANTON – While quietly cleaning St. Peter’s Cathedral, young Pat Peyton, the Irish immigrant parish custodian, heard God’s invitation to follow Him more closely. It was Pat’s response to this call ...

Men in formation for the Permanent Diaconate pose for a group photo after their Mass of Candidacy in 2024. On Oct. 24, 2026, seven of these men will be instituted as Acolytes. (Photo/Mike Melisky) ...

The law of the Church requires for validity that every Catholic marry in the presence of a priest or deacon and two witnesses, using the Catholic form of marriage. It is possible for the Bishop to ...

According to canon 1060 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law, every marriage is presumed to be valid and, therefore, indissoluble until a doubt to the contrary is proven. As a result, a merely divorced ...

Displaced Sudanese families from Kadugli gather at Umdulu Camp reception area in Sudan Jan. 30, 2026, where they will be given basic supplies and allocated a place where to stay. (OSV News photo/Karl ...