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Pope Francis in the U.S.

September 20, 2015

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Check back later this week for reflections from our seminarians on Pope Francis' apostolic journey to the U.S.!

Diocese of Scranton Pope Francis World Meeting of Families

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Meet Seminarian Kevin Miller

Home Parish: St. Nicholas, Wilkes-Barre Year of Study : Pre-Theology I at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, MA What are some of the factors that led to your decision to enter the seminary and discern the question of a vocation to Diocesan Priesthood? I’ve felt a call towards Diocesan Priesthood ever since I was twelve years old. I was an altar server at Holy Saviour Parish in the East End section of Wilkes-Barre. A number of good priests, most notably Father John Green, Father John Albosta and Father Robert Burnett, encouraged me to listen carefully to that “still, silent voice within” that often indicates the movement of the Holy Spirit towards any vocation in life, be it single, married, religious or priesthood. This ‘voice’ became more pronounced all throughout my high school years, particularly through my continued involvement as an altar server, lector and catechism instructor, as well as through my participation in the diocesan Chrism program at Fat

Meet Seminarian Andrew McCarroll

Home Parish: Saint Robert Bellarmine, Wilkes-Barre Year of Study: College I at Cathedral Seminary House of Formation, Douglaston, N.Y. 1. What are some of the factors that led to your decision to enter the seminary and discern further the question of a vocation to Diocesan Priesthood? The main factor was my parish. Growing up in a strong community of faith showed me the importance of not only the church’s role in the people’s life, but also the role of the priest. From an early age, I knew the importance of the Mass and sacraments to our parish but also the witness so many individuals gave to support our parish. From Altar serving, to singing in the choir, to even volunteering at parish fundraisers, I saw the people of God active in their faith. I wanted to not only be in that community, but to dedicate my life to the community of God’s people. I believe it is through this passion to serve the community of Jesus’ Church that I receive not only many blessings, but a

Ordination to the Priesthood

We give praise to God for the gift of Michael Drevitch and Joseph Mosley. Both have given so generously their time and lives to serve the people of God here in the local church of Scranton. They will be ordained Saturday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton. All the faithful are invited and encouraged to attend this special Mass. CTV will brodcast the Mass live and it will be aired again at later dates. Reverend Mr. Michael Drevitch is the son of William and Linda Sabol Drevitch of Wilkes-Barre. He is currently a member of Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston. Father Drevitch will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church in West Pittston on Sunday, May 29 at 2 p.m. Reverend Mr. Joseph Mosley is the son of Diane Rybitski Mosley of Mayfield and the late Michael Mosley Jr. He is a parishioner of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish, Jermyn. Father Mosley will celerbate a Mass of Thanksgiving at Sacred Hearts o

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