Two long-time Catholic educators in the Diocese of Scranton were presented with the Saint John Paul II Award for 25 years of dedicated service to Catholic education in the Diocese of Scranton on Sept. 16, at Saint Nicholas Church in Wilkes-Barre.
Participating in the presentation are, from left: Charlene Haggerty, Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools; James Renfer, Wyoming Area Catholic School, Exeter; Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton; Heather Feher, Saint Nicholas/Saint Mary School, Wilkes-Barre; and Kristen Donohue, Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Education/Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
FNCB Bank presented an $85,000 Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) donation to the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation to help provide tuition assistance to students enrolled in pre-school, elementary, and high school programs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Since 2010, FNCB has contributed more than $3,000,000 to local educational and scholarship organizations through the EITC initiative. From left: Gerard Champi, FNCB Bank President & CEO, and Kristen Donohue, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Scranton.
FNCB Bank, based locally since 1910, has allocated $85,000 through the Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation. This donation aims to facilitate tuition assistance for students enrolled in pre-school, elementary, and high school programs throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation annually extends tuition awards to over 1,000 families, a substantial portion of which is funded by contributions from FNCB Bank.
“This donation underscores FNCB Bank’s commitment to supporting education and the local community,” said Gerard Champi, FNCB Bank President & CEO. “Our contribution aligns with the Diocese of Scranton’s objectives, and we are pleased to assist in providing educational opportunities to many deserving students across Northeastern Pennsylvania.”
Since participating in the EITC initiative in 2010, FNCB has contributed over $3,000,000 to local educational and scholarship organizations, underlining the bank’s sustained commitment to fostering educational opportunities in the region.
FNCB Bank’s commitment to the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation is part of its broader Community Caring initiative that extends beyond financial contributions, encompassing volunteerism, donations, and outreach programs.
The Diocese of Scranton will celebrate its annual Mother’s Day Adoption Mass on Sunday, May 8, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton. This liturgy prayerfully recognizes all mothers, with a special emphasis on adoptive and foster mothers. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera is expected to be the principal celebrant and homilist.
The Mother’s Day Adoption Mass is open to the public and all faithful are invited to attend.
CTV: Catholic Television of the Diocese of Scranton will broadcast the Mass live. A livestream will also be provided on the Diocese of Scranton website, YouTube channel and across all Diocesan social media platforms.
Pope Francis has said that humanity is “built on mothers” and that their love is a cure for a world, which is so often divided and filled with bitterness.
