The ‘Rectory, Set, Cook!’ 2026 winning team, also known as ‘Team Bradford County’ consisted of, from left, the Rev. Dan Toomey, the Rev. Jose Kuriappilly, the Rev. Binesh Kanjirakattu and the Rev.

The Diocese of Scranton’s fifth annual “Rectory, Set, Cook!” pastor chef cooking competition came to a close on March 27. This year’s event raised a record-breaking $234,779 from 2,031 donors to ...

The Rev. Shawn Simchock eschews “modern technology” in preparing his “Italian Easter Pie,” plunking five pounds of ricotta cheese in an Enormous Metal Bowl followed by pecorino Romano cheese, freshly ...

The Diocese of Scranton is proud to announce the results of its fifth annual Rectory, Set, Cook! pastor chef cooking competition. Once again, the event has set a new benchmark for generosity. At the ...

The Diocese of Scranton recently concluded its fourth annual Rectory, Set, Cook! fundraiser, raising a record-breaking total of nearly $230,000 to fight hunger and homelessness. The Rev. Shawn ...

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – If you’re thinking of giving up beer for Lent, you may want to drink again. Breaker Brewing Company and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton are collaborating to launch a Lenten ...