About Saint Michael · Dunmore, Pennsylvania
St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church is a Ruthenian-rite Catholic parish located at 511 East Drinker Street in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. As a parish of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, it is in full communion with the Pope (currently Pope Leo XIV) while celebrating the Divine Liturgy and sacraments according to the Byzantine Christian tradition. The parish marked its 125th anniversary in 2024, underscoring more than a century of Byzantine Catholic faith and community life in the Lackawanna Valley. It serves the Dunmore-area faithful of the Eparchy with weekend Divine Liturgy, sacramental ministry, and pastoral care.
- Established
- 1899
- Patron
- St. Michael the Archangel
- Rector
- Rev. Robert Lozinski, C.S.C.
- Diocese
- Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic (Ruthenian-rite Eastern Catholic); geographically within the territorial bounds of the Roman Diocese of Scranton
Why belong here
St. Michael is a welcoming Byzantine Catholic parish that offers the opportunity to worship in the ancient Eastern Christian tradition while remaining fully Catholic and in communion with the Pope. The community gathers for weekend Divine Liturgy (Mass), offers the sacrament of Confession before services, and provides pastoral care for the Anointing of the Sick, Confession, and homebound Eucharist through its rectory. For Catholics of the Ruthenian rite — and anyone drawn to Byzantine spirituality — it is a long-standing parish home in Dunmore where the distinctive customs, theology, and Liturgy of the Eastern Church are cherished.
Mass times at Saint Michael
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM (before Saturday Divine Liturgy)
- By appointment — call the rectory
About St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church
St. Michael is a Byzantine Catholic parish of the Eparchy of Passaic, in communion with the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. The community celebrates the unique customs, spirituality, Liturgy, and theology of the Byzantine Christian tradition. Located on East Drinker Street in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, the parish serves Ruthenian-rite Catholics in the Lackawanna Valley area.
- Eastern Catholic parish in full communion with Rome
- Parish of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic
- 511 East Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA 18512
Parish History
St. Michael marked its 125th anniversary in September 2024, tracing its roots back to 1899 when Byzantine Catholic faithful in Dunmore organized their own parish community. For more than a century it has preserved the Ruthenian Byzantine liturgical tradition in northeastern Pennsylvania. The parish is one of a handful of Eastern Catholic parishes in the region under the Eparchy of Passaic.
- 125th Anniversary Celebration held September 22, 2024
- Founded 1899
- Part of the Eparchy of Passaic's Ruthenian heritage
Byzantine Catholic Identity
As Byzantines, the parish celebrates using the distinctive customs, spirituality, Liturgy, and theology of the Byzantine Christian tradition. This includes the Divine Liturgy (the Byzantine equivalent of the Mass), iconography, chant, the Julian calendar liturgical cycle, and the sacramental life of the Eastern Church.
- Divine Liturgy in the Byzantine (Ruthenian) rite
- In communion with the Pope of Rome
- Eastern Catholic heritage preserved in Dunmore
Clergy and Staff
The parish is currently served by Rev. Robert Lozinski, C.S.C., a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Inquiries about sacraments, sick calls, homebound visits, and parish life are directed through the rectory.
- Rev. Robert Lozinski, C.S.C. — Pastor
- Pastoral care through the rectory: (570) 344-2521
- Email: [email protected]
Sacraments
The parish makes the sacraments available to the faithful. Confession is offered before the Saturday Divine Liturgy, and the Anointing of the Sick, Confession, and reception of the Eucharist for the homebound are arranged by calling the rectory.
- Confession: Saturday 4:30 – 4:45 PM (and by appointment)
- Anointing of the Sick — by appointment
- Homebound visits / Communion — by appointment
Visit and Contact
Visitors and parishioners are warmly welcomed to join the community for Divine Liturgy. The parish maintains a bulletin and a Facebook presence for ongoing news and announcements.
- Rectory phone: (570) 344-2521
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://stmichaelbyzantine.org/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMichaelsByzantineDunmore
Diocese and Eparchy
St. Michael is listed in the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic directory, which is the Ruthenian Greek Catholic eparchy responsible for Byzantine-rite parishes across much of the eastern United States. Geographically the parish lies within the territory of the Roman Diocese of Scranton, reflecting the parallel Eastern- and Latin-rite jurisdictions in the region.
- Eparchy: Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic (Ruthenian)
- Geographic area: Roman Diocese of Scranton
- Listed in the Eparchy's parish directory