Moravian and Old Catholic
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GwenAdvent Moravian Church Honors Longtime Secretary Marlene J. German with Angel Award Recognition
Marlene J. (Zimmerman) German, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on October 1, 2026, at Moravian Village in Bethlehem. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Juliet...
Catholic Deacon Who Married Tig Notaro Identifies as Old Catholic Bishop
The story of Tig Notaro, the comedian and author, and her partner, has sparked discussions about the evolving landscape of marriage and religious acceptance. Notaro, who is openly...
Old Catholic and Mar Thoma Churches Celebrate Communion Agreement in Switzerland
I had the privilege of participating in a delegation from the Old Catholic Churches of the Union of Utrecht, welcoming a delegation from the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian...
St. Stephen’s Polish National Catholic Church Features in BCTV Community Program
St. Stephen’s Polish National Catholic Church, a member of the Old Catholic churches through the Utrecht Union, recently featured in a broadcast on BCTV. The program, hosted by...
Local Faith Leaders Unite for Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity
The Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton hosted an Ecumenical Prayer Service on January 22, 2026, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The event brought together...
Obituary: Webster Bushnell, Jr., Member of St. Josephat’s Polish National Catholic Church, Dies at 83
Webster (Ray) Bushnell, Jr., 83, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020, peacefully with his family by his side at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born on November...
Very Rev. Joseph Soltysiak Dies at 67 After Battle with Multiple Illnesses
Father Joseph Henry Soltysiak, a devoted servant of the Polish National Catholic Church (PNCC), passed away on December 22, 2025, after a battle with multiple illnesses. He was...
Bishop Anthony M. Rysz of the Polish National Catholic Church Dies at 90
Bishop Anthony M. Rysz, 90, passed away on Friday, March 20, in the emergency room of Geisinger Community Medical Center after falling ill at home. He is survived...
Clement S. Ziolkowski, Member of Polish National Catholic Church, Dies at 89
Clement S. Ziolkowski, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on July 11, 2026, at Reading Hospital. He was preceded in death by his son Michael S. Ziolkowski in 2000...
