Mother Cabrini (Diocese of Harrisburg)

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Mother Cabrini
City:

Shamokin, PA

Website: https://www.revivingtogether.com/shamokin
Email:

cabrini@ptd.net

Mother Cabrini is in Pennsylvania (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg.

It is dedicated to Mother Cabrini.

Location

It is located at 214 N Shamokin St, Shamokin, PA 17872.

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History

Mother Cabrini Parish in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, was established in 1995 as part of a consolidation effort by the Diocese of Harrisburg. This consolidation combined several ethnic parishes in the area - St. Edward, St. Mary, St. Michael, and St. Stanislaus - reflecting the changing demographics and the need to pool resources for sustainability. The parish is named after Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, known for her work among Italian immigrants, which mirrors the diverse ethnic background of Shamokin's Catholic community at the time.[1][](https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/mother-cabrini-shamokin/)

The church building itself has historical significance, originally constructed for St. Edward's Parish, which was the first Catholic church in Shamokin and claimed to be the first in the world to use electric lighting, thanks to Thomas Edison's involvement in the late 19th century. The parish has since operated from this location, maintaining the historical and spiritual legacy of the area's Catholic community.[2][](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Edward%27s_Catholic_Church)

Mother Cabrini Parish is known for its community involvement, hosting events like the annual Anthracite Heritage Festival, which celebrates the coal mining history of the region. The parish also engages in various ministries, including food drives and support for local cemeteries that once belonged to the individual parishes before consolidation.[3][](https://www.revivingtogether.com/shamokin)

The Franciscan Friars have been instrumental in leading the parish, with a focus on spiritual joy and community service, reflecting their Franciscan charism. The parish also offers regular Mass times, confessions, and other sacraments, serving as a spiritual hub for Catholics in Shamokin and surrounding areas.[4][](https://discovermass.com/church/mother-cabrini-shamokin-pa/)

Related parishes

  • Our Lady of Hope, Coal Township, PA
  • Divine Redeemer, Mount Carmel, PA

References

  1. ↑ "Mother Cabrini - Shamokin". https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/mother-cabrini-shamokin/. 
  2. ↑ "St. Edward's Catholic Church (Shamokin, Pennsylvania)". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Edward%27s_Catholic_Church_(Shamokin,_Pennsylvania). 
  3. ↑ "Mother Cabrini". https://www.revivingtogether.com/shamokin. 
  4. ↑ "Mother Cabrini". http://discovermass.com/parish/mother-cabrini-shamokin-pa. 
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