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Corpus Christi Sunday Marked with Eucharistic Procession with Erie Diocese
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (135+ words) Erie News Now The Catholic Diocese of Erie celebrated Corpus Christi Sunday with a Eucharistic procession through downtown Erie on Sunday afternoon. Catholics and community members gathered at St. Peter's Cathedral before processing along portions of West 10th Street, State Street,…...
Holy Statue Blessed at St. George's Catholic Church
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (103+ words) Erie News Now A special statue was blessed at St. George Catholic Church, marking a meaningful addition to the parish community. Located on Peach Street, the church held a blessing ceremony for a beautifully handcrafted statue made in Italy. The…...
The Need for Priests in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (339+ words) The popular event featured three designated areas tailored t" One machine can have many uses, Kim Anderson shows us how on" Fr. Scott Jabo has spent years at St. Mark's Seminary guiding young men as they discern a calling to…...
Erie Catholic Diocese Announces Death of Fr. Nick Fratus
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (117+ words) Fr. Nick Fratus, a priest with the Diocese of Erie has passed away. The Diocese shared the news on Facebook on Monday. According to the Diocese, he was ordained a priest on May 27, 2022 and served the diocese for four years....
Bishop Lawrence Persico Reflects on Time as Bishop of Diocese of Erie
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (347+ words) Ahead of Christmas, Bishop Lawrence Persico announced his retirement as bishop for the Diocese of Erie. After turning 75, he followed Canon Law and submitted his resignation to Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican. According to Bishop Persico, "Because by 75, especially…...
Diocese of Erie Concludes Jubilee of Hope with Mass
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (149+ words) The Diocese of Erie concluded their year of Jubilee of Hope and community members were invited to attend the closing mass on the Feast of the Holy Family. Bishop Lawrence Persico presided at the. .. Winter Weather Advisory from MON 10: 00 AM…...
Erie Bishop Continues Duties as Successor is Sought
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (467+ words) Bishop Lawrence T. Persico, celebrating his 75th birthday, has invited the Diocese of Erie's faithful to pray for his successor. In line with canon law, Bishop Persico has submitted his resignation to the Holy Father and will continue to serve until a…...