Religion

The total number of people joining the church in the 11-county Diocese of Scranton this year is 312, up from 207 in 2025.

A 6-mile journey past cornfields and mountains separates two Methodist churches in southwest Luzerne County. Two new pastors — connected through vows to the church and to each other — already know the route well.

Families gather at Byzantine Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre for Easter basket blessing