“I will never forget Pope Francis standing alone, delivering a blessing in an empty, rain-slicked Saint Peter’s Square in March 2020, during the height of the coronavirus, bringing hope to a desperate world,” recalled Joseph C. Bambera, the Bishop of Scranton, following the pope’s death this week. Photo by Coronel via Unsplash. ‘Pope Francis will long be remembered as a shepherd who drew us all closer to the heart of Christ’ On Monday, April 21, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, released the following statement upon the death... Letters to the Editor 21 Apr 2025 | 05:45
Bishop Bambera is pictured here with the Confirmation candidates just before the celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy and Confirmation ceremony. Looking on are Father Joseph Manarchuck, Pastor, and Deacon Thomas Spataro (Photo by Jay A. Asper) ‘Kindle in them the fire of your love’ Holy Communion Four area catechetical students received the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time in a ceremony held... Local News 19 May 2021 | 02:00
This photo was posted on Facebook by Mint by Robin, a new women's clothing store in Milford, with this message: "Anyone that knows my small town knows how much a star means. This star might not be on top of our mountain but it’s shining for our town. Here’s a Star of Hope for Milford." COVID-19 update: Hired EMS may help Pike volunteers as cases rise EMS personnel may help volunteers as cases rise As coronavirus cases in Pike County continue to rise, emergency medical professionals... Local News 06 Apr 2020 | 02:20
