June 8, 2026
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, June 15, 2026. The submission deadline is Thursday, June 11, at 4:30 p.m. Thank you!The Diocese of Erie Information Bulletin advertises and promotes activities and events sponsored by diocesan entities such as parishes, schools, religious communities and groups. The IB is unable to advertise or promote activities or events not sponsored by such entities. Submissions may run a maximum of two editions. The administrative offices of the diocese reserve the right to edit submissions.
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Annual Parish Report for Child Protection Compliance
Parishes are reminded that the Annual Parish Report for Child Protection Compliance is due June 12, 2026. All parishes are required to complete the report. The information on the report is necessary to complete the annual USCCB Charter Audit for Child Protection Compliance that the Diocese undergoes each year. The Report and instructions are attached for your convenience. If you have any questions or need assistance in completing the report, please do not hesitate to contact Maria Burkley, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth, at 814-824-1195 or mburkley@eriercd.org.
Important parish address update
Holy Rosary Parish merged with St. John the Baptist Parish on July 1, 2024. Despite this change, mail is still occasionally being sent to the former Holy Rosary address at 2701 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16504. Please be advised that this address is no longer associated with the parish. It is now home to Brandy’s Corner, an emergency shelter for women and children operated by the Mercy Center for Women.
Additionally, the United States Postal Service does not forward mail addressed to Holy Rosary, as a non-profit church is classified as a business. We kindly ask that all correspondence be directed to the current parish address to ensure proper delivery. The parish address is: 509 E. 26th St. Erie, PA 16504.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Peter’s Pence Collection
Please find attached Bishop Persico’s letter introducing the Peter’s Pence Collection, which will be taken the weekend of June 27–28, 2026. Parishes are asked to publicize this collection in a significant way the weekend of June 20–21, 2026. Resources to assist with promotion have been created and are available at https://www.eriercd.org/peters-pence.html, including a flyer, bulletin graphic, bulletin announcement, social media graphic and other parish communication materials.
Emmaus Clergy Convocation Resources Available
The Diocese of Erie Office of Communications & Advancement has created resources to help parishes encourage prayerful support for the priests and deacons participating in the Emmaus Clergy Convocation, June 22–25, 2026. The communications toolkit includes social media graphics, a flyer, bulletin graphic, website banner, prayer card and parish announcements and talking points. Parishes are encouraged to use these materials to invite the faithful to pray for the clergy of the Diocese of Erie during this annual gathering for prayer, fraternity, spiritual renewal and ongoing formation. View resources at: https://www.eriercd.org/emmaus.html.
250 Hours of Adoration – Parish Participation Requested
To help promote Eucharistic Adoration across all 13 counties during the USCCB’s 250 Hours of Adoration initiative (June 11–July 4), parishes are invited to submit their adoration times and special events for inclusion on the webpage. Several parish adoration opportunities have already been added to the diocesan listing at https://www.eriercd.org/250-adoration-times.html.
Please email your parish name, adoration schedule, location and any special details to IBEditor@eriercd.org. We look forward to sharing and promoting these opportunities throughout the diocese.
Milestone Anniversary Celebrations
Each year, the Diocese of Erie is honored to celebrate milestone anniversaries with couples throughout our 13-county diocese. Couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+ anniversary are invited to take part in this special recognition of the Sacrament of Marriage and their commitment to one another.
This year, due to unforeseen medical circumstances for multiple members of our staff, we are unable to host the traditional diocesan celebratory Mass and reception. In lieu of diocesan, in-person celebrations, we are offering all celebrating couples a certificate and letter from Bishop Persico, along with an invitation to next year’s in-person event. In addition, some local parishes have expressed the desire to honor their parishioners. To register for a local celebration or request a certificate, please visit www.eriercd.org/familylifeoffice/anniv.html. Certificates may also be requested by phone at 814-824-1210.
Microsoft Publisher is being retired
Microsoft Publisher will be retired on October 14, 2026—less than 140 days away. After that date, Publisher files won’t open unless you have an older version of the software, and those versions no longer receive security updates, which can put your computer at risk.
Now is an ideal time to review your existing Publisher documents. Delete any files you no longer need and convert those you want to keep for reference into PDF format. For documents that still require editing, choose a tool based on their complexity: simpler layouts can often be recreated in Microsoft Word, while more complex designs are better suited to platforms like Canva, Affinity, or similar design applications.
Taking these steps now will help keep your files secure, accessible, and ready for the future.
Reboot your router monthly
Rebooting your Wi-Fi router is a highly recommended security practice. Federal agencies, including the NSA, urge consumers to restart their routers regularly to disrupt malware residing in the device's memory. U.S. cybersecurity agencies recently disrupted a network of compromised home and small-office routers used by a Russian military intelligence unit. Rebooting your router can disrupt certain types of malware and clear temporary connections that attackers exploit. How to Reboot Your Router: Unplug your router, wait 60 seconds, plug it back in.
Job openings in the diocese
See the classified section below for the latest position openings. Here’s a quick link to diocesan, school and parish jobs: https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html. For Erie Catholic School System jobs only, go to https://www.eriecatholic.org/about/careers.
Altar Server Training
St. George Parish, 5145 Peach St., Erie, will be hosting an altar server training on Saturday, June 20, from 10-11 a.m. Pizza to follow. RSVP to musicministry@stgeorgeerie.org.
ITMS lecture and discussion
The Erie chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society(ITMS) invites you to a public lecture and discussion on June 20 from 3-5 p.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Center, 429 East Grandview Blvd. Gannon University Emeritus Professor of English and Theology Dr. Pat O’Connell will present, “The Bishops, the Bomb and Beyond: Thomas Merton’s Open Letter to the American Hierarchy (1965) Revisited.” Please RSVP to Aaron Kerr at Akerr@eriercd.org
St. Francis Xavier Parish upcoming events
Join St. Francis Xavier Parish, 8880 Main St., McKean, for the following events:
- There will be a summer 2026 Homily Series entitled Learning to See. This eleven-part weekly series will be presented each weekend throughout the summer, starting the weekend of June 12-14 and concluding Aug. 22-23. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
- A Community Blood Bank blood drive will be held on Thursday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All donors in the month of June will receive a CBB baseball cap. Please see attached the flyer for more details.
Padre Pio’s Relics
On Wednesday, July 29, St. Mary’s Parish, 325 Church St., St. Marys, PA is hosting a Veneration of Saint Padre Pio’s relics from 2–9 p.m. Confessions will be heard from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Immediately after Mass, there will be a talk on the life of St. Padre Pio and the founding of the Padre Pio Center in Barto, PA, given by Joseph Santoro. Santoro is the director of Mission Outreach and Programming for the Padre Pio Centre. For more information, please call Lori at 814-594-3972.
Benedictine Sisters of Erie celebrate 170 years in Erie
The Erie community has not only been our home all these years but has also played a major role in making us who we are. We look forward to continuing to grow together in the coming years, creating community and making our world a better place. To see a list of events during this milestone year, please see the attachment.
Knights 10K/5K Race and Walk
Attention all runners and walkers! Knights of Columbus Council #4071 is sponsoring their 40th Anniversary Liberty 10K/5K Race and Walk on Saturday, July 4. It will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 837 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. with the race starting promptly at 8 a.m. The fee is $35. You can register online at runsignup.com or erierunners.club. A free T-shirt will be given to the first 100 participants. Make it a family affair!
There will be trophies for 1st and 2nd place winners and medallions will be awarded to all finishers. Refreshments will be provided and 10% of all profits benefit the St. Paul's Soup Kitchen. Please call Mark at (814) 392-3526 for details or questions.
Upcoming events at Holy Spirit Parish
Join Holy Spirit Parish, 123 S. State St., DuBois for the following events:
- June 11-July 4: 250 Hours of Adoration
- June 13: Fireworks and Fellowship
- July 14: Vacation Bible School.
Please see the attachment for more information about each event.
Director of Financial Services
The Diocese of Erie is seeking a Director of Financial Services to oversee the financial operations of parishes and schools within the diocese. For a complete job description and to apply, visit www.eriercd.org/employment.html.
St. Martin Early Learning Center now hiring teachers
Apply to be a teacher and earn up to $22/hour. Full benefits after 60 days of hire. Learn more here: https://www.stmartincenter.org/elchiring.html.
Answer the call to serve
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Marys, PA is seeking a dedicated and faith-filled individual to serve as the Business Manager. This position is more than a job—it is a vocation of service, supporting the mission of the Church through strong leadership, stewardship and administration.
Position overview:
- Full-Time
- Oversees parish finances, operations, and administrative staff
- Supervises office personnel and ensures efficient daily operations
- Manages financial reporting, budgeting, and parish resources
- Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or business management
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Experience managing staff and office operations preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid holidays and time off per parish policy
Be part of a faith-filled community where your work directly supports the mission of the Church. Help ensure the parish thrives both spiritually and operationally. For information call 814-781-1019 or email your resume to kkerchin@gmail.com.
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