Parish Life
The Diocesan Office for Parish Life strengthens the mission of our parishes by providing leadership formation, faith enrichment, and pastoral support that help individuals and communities grow as joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. Working alongside clergy, parish leaders, and volunteers, the Office equips parish communities with the resources needed to foster vibrant worship, lifelong faith formation, and missionary outreach.
Through dynamic ministries and innovative programming, the Office for Parish Life brings people together in faith each day. From engaging youth and young adults through retreats, leadership development, conferences, and service opportunities, to accompanying and empowering our growing Hispanic Catholic community through culturally responsive ministry and faith formation, the Office creates meaningful opportunities for encounter, belonging, and discipleship. It also supports marriage preparation, family life ministry, pro-life initiatives, pastoral planning, and diocesan-wide gatherings that strengthen the life of the Church throughout Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania.
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How your funds help Parish Life
Your support impacts the lives of those living throughout Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania and enables us to continue to serve the needs of others. Any contribution you are able to make to the Catholic Ministries Appeal will truly make a difference.
106
Parishes
supported by Parish Life staff as each journeys to become a fully participative community of lived faith
457
Couples who married
were assisted last year
162
Individuals
come into full communion with the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Program, thanks to Provided resources and assistance
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.