Scranton Area Hosts Annual Day of Healing
August 20, 2026Attendees generously shared their personal stories of illness, hardship, and faith, explaining why the Day of Healing held such significance for them. Read More
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News from the Scranton Area
Attendees generously shared their personal stories of illness, hardship, and faith, explaining why the Day of Healing held such significance for them. Read More
Join the Scranton Area’s Annual Retreat This September
August 11, 2026This event is open to members in all Areas. Read More
Scranton Area Members Embark On a Faith Journey for St. John the Baptist Feast Day
July 4, 2026Mass was celebrated by Father Christopher Butera, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church. Read More
Scranton Area Fills Backpacks for Those Newly Released from Prison
May 16, 2026These backpacks are especially important for individuals as they begin their journey to acclimate with limited resources to life after prison. Read More
Scranton Area Fills Backpacks for Those Newly Released from Prison
July 10, 2024Knights, Dames, and volunteers filled backpacks full of toiletries for people re-entering the community after prison. Read More
Scranton Area Celebrates St. John the Baptist
June 26, 2024Members in attendance wore their Lourdes work uniforms to illustrate their service to the sick. Read More
Scranton Area Packs Backpacks for Those Leaving Prison
August 24, 2023Members packed 100 backpacks for the Outreach - Center for Community Resources. Read More
Scranton Area Celebrates the Feast of St. John the Baptist
June 25, 2023Members celebrated the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, the Patron Saint of our Order. Read More
Scranton Area’s Work with Friends of the Poor for Easter
April 27, 2023Over 2,000 families received food and Easter baskets. Read More
Scranton Area’s First Monthly Rosary A Success
November 10, 2022The monthly Rosary will promote Fr. Patrick Peyton's devotion to encouraging family prayer. Read More
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