Saint Joseph Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, Scranton, PA, is a local parish of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton.
CELEBRATING 126 YEARS IN SCRANTON in 2023. We are one of the three oldest churches in our Eparchy .
Founded by Lebanese immigrants in the late 1890s, we are a faith community that has withstood many trials and tribulations. Today we continue to witness to the Gospel of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania: concentrated in the Lackawanna Valley. Our faithful parishioners and friends hail from Albany to Philadelphia and areas surrounding.
Patriarchate of Antioch. Catholic but not Roman, Byzantine in Tradition, brothers and sisters of the Orthodox East.
Visit the Eparchy of Newton website at www.Melkite.org for more information!
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Please pray for the soul of our recently departed parishioner, +Veronica (Bonnie) Bolus. Funeral and viewing at St. Joseph Monday Oct 16- Viewing 9-10:45am in church, Funeral service 11am.
May her memory be eternal. We offer prayers for her family and friends.
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Penne, Meatballs, Salad, Bread & Dessert available for takeout. Tickets in the church hall. Preorder if you prefer and pay at the door. Call 570-468-0529 or publicity email: melkite.scranton@gmail.com You will receive confirmation by phone.
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VISIT our new DONATE page through paypal.
See our facebook.com/melkitescranton page for photos & current events
For current events contact church email address at stjosephscranton@gmail.com
See our “ABOUT” tab for: The First 100 years of St. Joseph Church used for our Centennial Celebration Oct. 1997.