May 26, 2026
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, June 1, 2026. The submission deadline is Thursday, May 28, 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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2027 Confirmation Schedule revised
The 2027 Confirmation schedule has been revised. The updated version is attached, and all affected parishes have been notified.
Office for Divine Worship monthly newsletter
The Office for Divine Worship presents a monthly newsletter to aid in preparing celebrations that will occur in that particular month. The June newsletter is attached.
Quo Vadis Days 2026—Resources Available
The Diocese of Erie Vocations Office and the Office of Communications & Advancement have created a variety of parish resources to help promote Quo Vadis Days 2026, taking place June 28–July 1, 2026, at St. Mark Seminary. Quo Vadis Days is open to Catholic young men finishing 8th grade through 2026 high school graduates who are discerning God’s call in their lives. Resources include a parish flyer/poster, social media graphic, parish website banner, bulletin and pulpit announcements, talking points and additional promotional materials for those wishing to help encourage vocations across the Diocese of Erie. Materials can be found at Quo Vadis Days Parish Resources.
Staying safe online: Impersonation scams are on the rise
Fake job scams are now the third most common scam worldwide, and the same techniques are used to target employees at work. Scammers may pose as recruiters, vendors, executives, or IT staff—even using deepfake voices or video that sound slightly “off.” They often build trust over time before asking for sensitive information such as IDs, banking details, passwords, or one?time verification codes. Any request that feels rushed, unusually generous, or confidential is a red flag—pause and verify through a known, trusted channel. Here is a one-hour webinar on spotting scams: https://youtu.be/QY8s1iKKiQA?si=oib2M9FTk-j7WbkW.
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.
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Attachments2027 Confirmation scheduleOffice for Divine Worship June newsletter Knits and Giggles
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St. Boniface (Erie) Summer Festival
St. Boniface Parish is hosting their annual summer festival at the Coleman Center, 9367 Wattsburg Rd., Erie on Saturday, June 6, from 6-10 p.m. and Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be music, sandwiches and beer on Saturday, along with live music from Box of Chocolates with special guest Tim Gehrlein. On Sunday, there will be a homestyle chicken dinner. All tithing and donations to benefit the St. Patrick’s Haven.
Knits and Giggles
St. Charles Parish, 201 Washington St., New Bethlehem is offering a free 10-week program on “learning hobbies with the grannies.” Children 10 and older will learn the basics behind: crocheting/knitting, cooking, embroidery, soapmaking, crafting and homemade dog treats. This program begins Thursday, June 11, and runs every Thursday from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with lunch provided at noon. There is no cost for lessons, but the spots will fill up fast! See attached flyer to sign your child up. For any questions, please contact Renee 814-221-4708 or Dawn 814-229-7569.
Holy Spirit Parish Bowling fun
Join Fr. Michael Scanga for food, fun and four games of bowling for high school students. Bring a friend or come alone. This event will be held on Wednesday, June 10, from 6-8 p.m. at DuBois Lanes, 805 E. DuBois Ave., DuBois. The cost is $10. To RSVP, please call 814-371-8556 (option 7) or email faithformation@weareholyspirit.com.
Zabawa Volunteers
Holy Trinity Parish, 2220 Reed St., Erie is looking for volunteers to help work at the Zabawa Polish Festival. The days are Aug. 21-23. Friday 4:30-9 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Hours are flexible. Please contact Kaila Pribonic 814-384-4536 with any questions or if you are able to volunteer.
6-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Bethany Retreat Center, 1036 Germania Rd, Frenchville, is hosting an in-depth retreat for those experienced in Centering Prayer. This retreat, designed to bring an atmosphere of silence, solitude and community will be held will be held June 21-26. For more information or to register, please go to www.anawimministries.com.
Are you looking for a Running Club? Join Runners with Faith
All runners, casual and professionals, are welcome to join Runners with Faith every first and third Saturday in June, July and August at St. Jude Parish, 2801 W. 6th St., Erie. Our first run will be on June 6. We will meet in the parking lot of St. Jude at 8:00 a.m. for a brief reflection and prayer for an easy run to Frontier Park and back. If you’d like to go further, go ahead. Runners with Faith is for anyone who wants to reflect on their faith and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. We hope to see you there! 
Principals sought in two catholic schools
Are you being called to serve in Catholic education and school leadership? The Diocese of Erie is currently seeking qualified candidates for open principal positions at:
- Seton Catholic School – Meadville
- Francis School – Clearfield
These leadership opportunities offer the chance to support academic excellence, foster faith formation and positively impact Catholic school communities. To learn more and view current openings, visit: https://www.ErierRCD.org/schools/careers.html. Please help share these opportunities with individuals who may feel called to lead and serve in Catholic education.
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