With sadness, I announce that Bishop James C. Timlin, the eighth Bishop of Scranton, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Marywood Heights in Scranton.

He was 95. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

On behalf of the priests, deacons, religious and laity of the Diocese of Scranton, I extend my sympathy, condolences and prayers to Bishop Timlin’s family and friends. Bishop Timlin was a prayerful man devoted to serving the faithful of northeastern and north central Pennsylvania as a priest and bishop for more than 70 years. May God grant Bishop Timlin the gift of eternal life and give consolation to all those who loved and respected him.

Please join me in praying for Bishop Timlin and his family.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

 

Faithfully yours in the Risen Christ,

†Joseph C. Bambera

Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L.                               

Bishop of Scranton