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The Diocese of Scranton in Pennsylvania launched a parent education program designed to provide support and resources for local families. Four of the six parent educators from left to right: Mineyris Novas, parent educator; Dagmar Frias Montolio, program supervisor; Montie Ford, lead parent educator; and Mara Portoreal, parent educator.

Pennsylvania diocese launches parent education program

Nov 16, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The “Parents As Teachers” program in the Diocese of Scranton offers support, resources, and formation for parents raising young children. Read more

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Pennsylvania priest laicized after investigation finds he sexually assaulted two minors

Oct 9, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Martin Boylan, 76, was removed from priestly ministry in 2016 after he was accused of sexual assault of a minor. Read more

Beer lovers gather at the release of the "40 Days" beer brewed by Breaker Brewing and the Diocese of Scranton.

Beer for Lent? The Diocese of Scranton’s ‘40 Days’ brew helps feed the homeless

Feb 24, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has launched a beer collaboration with a local brewery to support its anti-hunger programs for... Read more

The numbers “666” were carved into three separate front doors of the historic Cathedral of Saint Peter in the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Christmas Day attack: Vandals carved ‘666’ on doors of Pennsylvania cathedral

Dec 30, 2022

The pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Peter in the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, discovered on Christmas evening that the... Read more

Bishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh.

Pope Francis names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Gaylord

Dec 21, 2021

Bishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton. Read more

The dome of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in Washington, DC.

Rossi investigation still 'underway,' 4 months after it began.

Jan 15, 2020

Four months after the Diocese of Scranton began looking into allegations against the rector of the Basilica of the National... Read more

National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC.

Diocese of Scranton launches investigation into national shrine rector Rossi

Aug 14, 2019

The Diocese of Scranton has begun an investigation into allegations of misconduct on the part of the rector of the... Read more