In 2008, the Diocese of Scranton closed St. John the Baptist Slovak Church in Pittston. The church served the Catholic community of Greater Pittston for over 100 years. This video was written and produced by David Yonki who was baptized and confirmed in the church and attended its school in the 1960s.
i like it. Rev. Andrej Pavčo is brother of my great-grandfather
efffta 1 year ago
Great video. I graduated in 1968 from SJB and have many great memories of both the church and the school. I moved to Texas in the late 70"s and although I didn't get back "home" all that often, I always visited the church. It's sad to know it is no more.
Thanks to David Yonki for giving all of us something to remember ....
cdjjjd 1 year ago
my grandmother was a parishioner of the church and cleaned the school for many years i remember going to st johns when i was little im sure if i showed her she could tell me storys about all the pastor and she probably would kno some peoplle in the pictures great song choice.
idncr2 1 year ago
I am not a Catholic, but I have the greatest respect for the people of the Pittston area who are. Some were good friends of mine and fine people. I am very sad to see this fine church gone. Such beauty and craftsmanship is a tribute to the talents God gave men and an inspiration to the faithful and visitors alike.
agdarwin 1 year ago
I hate to correct you, but 'John Bendick' is spelled Bendik. He is my pastor up at St. Mary's on Carroll St. He goes there sometimes.
danemaricich13 2 years ago
Fantastic video. Thanks for saving the legacy from the current madness,
DavisBenjaminA 2 years ago
I am sorry for all those who have loved this church and for all those who had their church or school closed and for those for whom it is only a matter of time. I keep my personal faith but have no faith in the bishops. Our priest told us that what is good is never gone and is still there existing on some level with God. That I do believe.
MummerSwan 3 years ago
Its nice to read that you where happy at this school. peace to all.
zulupidgeon 3 years ago
Beautiful video. I attended Saint John the baptist school from 1968-72,leaving only because we moved. I was not catholic, but, everyone was so good to me. Thank you for sharing the video. It saddens me that Saint John's closed.
molli1961 3 years ago
i went to school there from 1999 to 2003. my parents took me out when they heard the school was closing. i remember SJB being the first school that led to the domino effect of all the other ones closing. right? good memories there. made some good friends...and the funny thing is, i'm seeing a lot of them again now after 5 yrs
FuturePrez665 3 years ago