ADVENT is a special season of hope and prayer as we anxiously await the birth of our Lord and Savior. To enter more deeply into the spirit of this season, the Cathedral of Saint Peter will offer a series of Sunday Evening Prayer services and Advent reflections which will refresh in young and old alike the spirit of hope, peace, joy, and love that Advent brings.
Annual Day of Solemn Exposition
Sunday, November 30 following the 12:15 p.m. Mass
By tradition, the Cathedral has led the Diocese in each new liturgical year with solemn Eucharistic exposition. We invite you to spend an hour or more in prayer with our Lord.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Evening Prayer and Benediction
Every Sunday in Advent at 6:15 p.m. in the Cathedral Church
Live-streamed across our social media channels
Broadcast on CTV: Catholic Television following the airing of the Mass on Sunday at 6 p.m.
Evening Prayer is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church fulfills Jesus’ command to “pray always”. Through this prayer, the people of God sanctify the day by continual praise of God and prayers of intercession for the needs of the world.
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Gift Wrapping for Saint Francis Kitchen
Saturday, December 13 at Saint Francis Kitchen
Youth are invited to come wrap gifts for those who visit Saint Francis Kitchen to open on Christmas morning! This event is an excellent opportunity for our young people to serve those in need this holiday season - right here in our local community! Meeting time to be determined.
University Night
Wednesday, December 3 at 7 p.m. | Cathedral Church
Young adults are invited to join us for an evening of spiritual self-care to include Eucharistic Adoration, a reflection given by our pastor Fr. Jeffrey Tudgay, music by Michael Corsini, and a light reception at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. All young adults, students and nonstudents, are welcome!
Advent Penance Service
Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. | Cathedral Church
The Cathedral will host the parishes of the Scranton Deanery in an Advent Penance Service. Join us as we prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of our Savior.