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Tommy Flynn, Director of Religious Education, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston

As someone who works closely with a lot of different programs in our parish, many are supported through the grants that we get through the Appeal – both the Social Justice Trust Fund Grants and the Faith Formation Grants – which help us to program, educate and really just create opportunities for all of our parishioners.

Angela Howland, Clarks Summit

I just feel that Catholic Television is a blessing from God. I love to hear the stories from all the priests.

Rev. Jeffrey D. Tudgay, Pastor, Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton

The Daily Mass from the Cathedral and other Diocesan events provide the formation and provide the sustenance and the Word of God for many folks who are at home, who maybe can’t participate in the active dimension of the church but are still able to take up the great responsibility of being able to pray for the life of the Church. CTV is essential for that.

Joseph Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Social Services

I see us being able to provide more services than we can even imagine right now. We’re going to have office space here and we’re going to be able to provide case management.

Harry Lyons, Program Supervisor, Mother Teresa’s Haven Shelter

When I can keep somebody within Catholic Social Services and get them into a program where I know they’re going to be taken care of, it means the world to me.

Nancy Craig, Hazleton, Saint Joseph Food Pantry Client & Volunteer

They care about you. They care about your needs. They care about what your family needs.

LeeAnn Lywiski, Hazleton Material Assistance Supervisor, Catholic Social Services

Every month, we see 50 new families that we have never seen before.

Dominique Jordan, Carbondale Food Pantry Supervisor, Catholic Social Services

Nutrition is a huge factor with us. We want people to have well-balanced meals and while I think that all food pantries try, that is something we really focus on here.

Richard Ward, Catholic Social Services Volunteer

It seems like every week and every month, the need just gets greater and greater for food.

Finn Heffron, Fourth Grader, Epiphany School, Sayre

If I wasn’t at this school, I wouldn’t know a lot about all of God’s great adventures and miracles

Evelyn Owen, Sixth Grader, Epiphany School, Sayre

Epiphany (School) is like my second family. It’s really amazing.

Madelyn Nash, Graduate, Saint Agnes School, Towanda

I feel like this school teaches how to be really grateful for the things you have.

Rev. William A. Asinari, Newly Ordained Priest

There is an intense investment in us and we don’t forget it and we don’t not notice it. It’s humbling that people would give that to us – people that they might not have ever met.

Jan Carlo Perez, Seminarian, Saint Matthew Parish, East Stroudsburg

I want to be an example to people. I want to help people. I want to serve people. I want to be holy and I want to help lead people into deeper union with Christ in the Eucharist especially.

Linda Sampson, Marian Ministries, Tioga County

Money from the Faith Formation Grant really helped our ministry come alive. We were able to serve more people in better ways and have more events.

Laurie Coffee, Marian Ministries, Tioga County

Money from the Faith Formation Grant has meant everything. We could not have done what we’ve done without that.

Elle Troynacki, Vacation Bible School Participant, Saint John the Evangelist Parish

We’re learning new prayers, we’re learning about the Holy Spirit, we’re learning about kindness and we’re learning new songs. I love Vacation Bible School.

Tommy Flynn, Director of Religious Education, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston

As someone who works closely with a lot of different programs in our parish, many are supported through the grants that we get through the Appeal – both the Social Justice Trust Fund Grants and the Faith Formation Grants – which help us to program, educate and really just create opportunities for all of our parishioners.

Angela Howland, Clarks Summit

I just feel that Catholic Television is a blessing from God. I love to hear the stories from all the priests.

Rev. Jeffrey D. Tudgay, Pastor, Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton

The Daily Mass from the Cathedral and other Diocesan events provide the formation and provide the sustenance and the Word of God for many folks who are at home, who maybe can’t participate in the active dimension of the church but are still able to take up the great responsibility of being able to pray for the life of the Church. CTV is essential for that.

Joseph Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Social Services

I see us being able to provide more services than we can even imagine right now. We’re going to have office space here and we’re going to be able to provide case management.

Harry Lyons, Program Supervisor, Mother Teresa’s Haven Shelter

When I can keep somebody within Catholic Social Services and get them into a program where I know they’re going to be taken care of, it means the world to me.

Nancy Craig, Hazleton, Saint Joseph Food Pantry Client & Volunteer

They care about you. They care about your needs. They care about what your family needs.

LeeAnn Lywiski, Hazleton Material Assistance Supervisor, Catholic Social Services

Every month, we see 50 new families that we have never seen before.

Dominique Jordan, Carbondale Food Pantry Supervisor, Catholic Social Services

Nutrition is a huge factor with us. We want people to have well-balanced meals and while I think that all food pantries try, that is something we really focus on here.

Richard Ward, Catholic Social Services Volunteer

It seems like every week and every month, the need just gets greater and greater for food.

Finn Heffron, Fourth Grader, Epiphany School, Sayre

If I wasn’t at this school, I wouldn’t know a lot about all of God’s great adventures and miracles

Evelyn Owen, Sixth Grader, Epiphany School, Sayre

Epiphany (School) is like my second family. It’s really amazing.

Madelyn Nash, Graduate, Saint Agnes School, Towanda

I feel like this school teaches how to be really grateful for the things you have.

Rev. William A. Asinari, Newly Ordained Priest

There is an intense investment in us and we don’t forget it and we don’t not notice it. It’s humbling that people would give that to us – people that they might not have ever met.

Jan Carlo Perez, Seminarian, Saint Matthew Parish, East Stroudsburg

I want to be an example to people. I want to help people. I want to serve people. I want to be holy and I want to help lead people into deeper union with Christ in the Eucharist especially.

Linda Sampson, Marian Ministries, Tioga County

Money from the Faith Formation Grant really helped our ministry come alive. We were able to serve more people in better ways and have more events.

Laurie Coffee, Marian Ministries, Tioga County

Money from the Faith Formation Grant has meant everything. We could not have done what we’ve done without that.

Elle Troynacki, Vacation Bible School Participant, Saint John the Evangelist Parish

We’re learning new prayers, we’re learning about the Holy Spirit, we’re learning about kindness and we’re learning new songs. I love Vacation Bible School.

Tommy Flynn, Director of Religious Education, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston

As someone who works closely with a lot of different programs in our parish, many are supported through the grants that we get through the Appeal – both the Social Justice Trust Fund Grants and the Faith Formation Grants – which help us to program, educate and really just create opportunities for all of our parishioners.

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Angela Howland, Clarks Summit

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