December 15, 2025
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. The submission deadline is due Thursday, Dec. 18, 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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#iGiveCatholic final results are in!
The Catholic Foundation is pleased to share the final results of #iGiveCatholic 2025: $550,208 raised by 1,701 donors in support of 94 organizations. Organizations that received prizes will be mailed a check from the Foundation by year’s end. To view prize winners, sponsoring businesses and individuals and more campaign highlights, visit: https://www.cfnwpa.org/news/igivecatholic-giving-day-continues-to-inspire-generosity.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Rathburn at erathburn@cfnwpa.org or 814-824-1257.
St. Mark Catholic Center to eliminate P.O. Box 10397
To create a consistent way of contacting the offices at St. Mark Catholic Center, the use of SMCC’s P.O. Box 10397 is being eliminated. This transition process is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026. All mail should be sent to the physical address:
St. Mark Catholic Center
429 E. Grandview Blvd.
Erie, PA 16504-2603
Your prompt attention to this matter and your support in ensuring a smooth transition is appreciated. Please notify any of your constituents who utilize the post office address to update them of the change. A draft of a letter regarding this matter to those constituents is attached for your convenience. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jim Tometsko at St. Mark Catholic Center at 814-824-1111.
Attention pastors and staff Involved in creating batches in Ministry Platform
Please look for an email from Pat Barron addressed to your business manager. This message includes important end-of-year financial guidelines. Be sure to review the email carefully with anyone responsible for creating batches in Ministry Platform to ensure your parish remains compliant with IRS regulations.
Managing spam in Microsoft Outlook
Keeping your inbox clean and secure is easier than you think! The attached handout walks you through the simple steps to mark unwanted emails as spam in Outlook, whether you’re using Outlook on the web, the desktop app or Outlook Classic. You’ll learn how to use Sweep to quickly clear clutter, manage Junk Senders to block repeat offenders, and take advantage of the Report Phishing and Spam tools to protect yourself and others. With these tips, you’ll be able to stay focused on the messages that matter most.
Holiday online safety tips
As the year closes, remember hackers don’t go on holiday. Check out the attached Holiday Online Safety Tips.
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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Christmas Events at Saint George Parish, Erie
- Lessons and Carols Music and Readings
On Sunday, Dec. 21, St. George Parish, 5145 Peach St., Erie, is hosting an evening of scripture readings and carols from 7-8 p.m. Fr. Brandon Feikles will give the homily. The readings will be from Creation to the birth of Jesus with carols sung to compliment the readings. Music provided by: Daniel and Emily Cabanillas and friends. Fellowship to follow in the Multipurpose Room. See the attached flyer for more details.
- Young Adult Christmas Party
On Monday, Dec. 22, Saint George Parish, 5145 Peach St., Erie, is hosting a Young Adult Christmas Party. The event is open to those who are 21-40 and will be held in the Saint George School gym from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be a hot chocolate bar, games, cookies and fellowship. Bring your best Christmas cookies to share. Please bring your kids! Childcare and activities will be provided by the confirmation students. See the attached flyer for more details.
Service of Lessons and Carols presented by St. Peter Cathedral Choir
The Choir of Saint Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St., Erie, will present A Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 4 p.m. This service is an adaptation of the Festival of Lessons and Carols at King College, Cambridge, celebrated annually on Christmas Eve. Saint Peter Cathedral's service, like the liturgies that inspired it, begins and ends in prayer. This year's musical selections feature several favorite congregational Christmas carols and anthems. Please consider making this a part of your family's annual Advent/Christmas tradition. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. A flyer is attached.
Pro-Life Breakfast
Reservations are available for People for Life’s 48th Annual Pro-Life Breakfast. The event will be held at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center on January 17. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and the program—with a buffet-style breakfast—will begin at 9 a.m. Lydia Taylor Davis, national spokesperson and social media coordinator for Students for Life of America, will be the special guest speaker. The cost is $30 for regular reservations and $22 for ages 3-12. Younger children are welcome to attend at no cost. Childcare for all ages will be available. Reservations, due by January11, can be made online at www.peopleforlife.org/january2026, by calling 814-882-1333, or by mailing or hand-delivering the payment, with names and a return address, to People for Life, 1625 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16508.
March for Life Bus Trip
For the 53rd year in a row, People for Life is welcoming residents of the Erie area to travel together to the National March for Life in Washington, DC. The 2026 March will take place on Friday, January 23. The bus, or buses, will leave Erie at 11 p.m. on January 22 and return around 1:30 a.m. on January 24. The cost is $70 a seat. Help with the cost, provided by local donors, is available to those who request it. Get all the details by visiting www.peopleforlife.org/january2026 and www.facebook.com/marchforlifebustrip, by calling 814-882-1333, or by visiting People for Life headquarters at 1625 W. 26th St. in Erie.
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