...to recognize and maintain the dignity and worth of each individual and to offer each person who comes for help the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential.

“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.”

  for those less fortunate with the necessities
  of life — food, shelter and clothing.

  residents of Northeast PA with essential
  humanitarian programs.

  issues of fear, hatred and prejudice through
  the teachings of Christ and the social
  doctrine of the Catholic Church.