Contact & Location for Diocese Of Scranton Institute
Programs & Ministries at Diocese Of Scranton Institute
About Diocese Of Scranton Institute
The Diocese of Scranton Institute, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic institution dedicated to priestly formation and vocational discernment. The diocese operates Saint Pius X Seminary and the Saint Pius X Propaedeutic House of Formation, serving as centers for preparing men for diocesan priesthood. With an anticipated 16 seminarians in formation by fall 2026—the highest number in decades—the diocese actively supports vocational development through prayer, community engagement, and pastoral guidance. The vocations office, led by Reverend Ryan P. Glenn and supported by staff including Kyra Krzywicki and Susan Ruane, welcomes inquiries from those discerning a call to priesthood or other religious vocations. The institute emphasizes transformative hope rooted in Christ and invites individuals to explore how God may be calling them to serve the Church and world through various forms of consecrated life.
First-Time Visitor Info for Diocese Of Scranton Institute
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Visitor Tips: Prospective seminarians are encouraged to connect with their parish priest, engage in sacraments and community service, and reach out to the Diocesan Director of Vocations, Fr. Ryan Glenn, at vocations@dioceseofscranton.org or 570-207-1452 for vocational discernment conversations.
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