St. Maria Goretti

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00AM
Saturday: 4:30PM
Sunday: 9:00AM & 11:00AM

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42 Redwood Drive
Laflin, PA 18702
Office: (570) 655-8956
 
Pastor - Fr. Alex Roche

Deacon - Dr. Michael Imbrogno

Women’s Bible Study—Wednesdays at 6:30PM in the Parish Hall (after Evening Prayers).

Service Group—Tuesday, January 21st at 6:00PM in the Parish Hall.

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL (2024/25)

CCD SCHEDULE (2024/25)  - Updated Sep 19, 2024

DIOCESE OF SCRANTON VISION 2030

YOUTH SAFETY

St. Maria Goretti Parish was established by the Most Reverend J. Carrol McCormick D.D., Bishop of Scranton, on September 17,1967.  It is located in the Borough of Laflin, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, and presently has a membership of about 850 families.  

For ten years Mass was celebrated in the chapel of the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary which is located nearby.  Under the leadership and direction of Monsignor Philip A. Gray, the fourth pastor, the church of St. Maria Goretti was built.  On Sunday, November 13, 1977, the church was dedicated.  The Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., V.G. Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton officiated at the laying of the cornerstone, and the Solemn Blessing of the church.  He was the principal celebrant of the Pontifical Mass which followed.  The Reverend Harry Lewis, the first pastor, was the homilist.  In attendance at the Mass were five nieces of St. Maria Goretti from the United States.  The last living sister of Saint Maria Goretti was in a convent in Italy, but was unable to attend because of ill health.  

A grotto of Saint Maria Goretti is located to the right of the entrance to the church.