On July 30th, we were delighted to welcome to Holy Family Residence a brand-new Little Sister who had made first vows only two weeks prior: Sr. Judith! Here you can see a few pictures from her profession and a story on the internet about her.
July 4th was celebrated with appropriate fervor in a Flag-raising ceremony. Three veterans from the Scranton joined us in the ceremony, which included readings from the Inauguration Address of President Lincoln, and of course, patriotic songs and music. The veterans also gave us a new flag that had just been […]
Our 4th Annual Golf Tournament on June 12, 2010, was a great success, not only because of the beautiful weather, despite a threatening morning. So many helping hands made this Golf Tournament memorable. For such an event, preparations begin early, prizes were solicited, put into baskets and wrapped, players sought […]
This affirmation was the red thread throughout the Resident’s retreat which lasted three days from June 7th to the 9th. The Residents appreciated the down-to-earth, spiced with stories, instructions of Father Vincent Boney, C.P. from the Passionist-Basilica of St. Ann in Scranton, PA. Easily approachable, the Residents took advantage of […]
After Rome and the Lincoln Center, SCRANTON! This is the itinerary of a wonderful chorale from New York City that came to bring us the life and legacy of St. Jeanne Jugan. Glenn Mohr had graciously agreed to bring his chorale and perform the musical drama on St. Jeanne Jugan […]
Everybody in Scranton had a story to tell when Cardinal Justin Rigali, at the time Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Scranton, announced the new bishop: Joseph C. Bambera. He grew up in Carbondale, PA, and has been a member of the clergy of Scranton all his priestly life. So […]