DIOCESE OF SCRANTON

“They devoted themselves to the teaching of the Apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers. A we came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were togethe and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one’s need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sinceri4’ of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Acts 2:42-47

MISSION STATEMENT

“We, The Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Scranton, in union with our Holy, Father, the Pope, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, Priests, Deacons, Religious and Laity, under the leadership of our Bishop, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church, to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture of life, justice, and peace.”