Monsignor Edward R. Domin

OBITUARY

Monsignor Edward R. Domin, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton, lived a life beautifully grounded by three constant anchors: his profound faith in God, his devotion to his family, and the lifelong friendships he nurtured along the way. These three anchors provided him with the strength he needed to battle an advanced cancer diagnosis since January 2025 and surrounded him with peace when he died on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was 64.

Born in Palmerton, grew up in Coaldale, which makes him a true “Coal Cracker.” Monsignor was the son of the late Edward and Loretta (Zwolenick) Domin. He is survived by his twin brother David and his beloved dog Ossa.

Monsignor Domin is a graduate of Notre Dame Elementary School and Bethlehem Catholic High School. He studied at St. Pius X Seminary and earned degrees at three institutions in Rome: the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary, the Pontifical Lateran University and the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, the Angelicum. He was ordained on September 17, 1988. He received the papal honor Chaplain to His Holiness with the title of Monsignor by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in December 2007.

During his 38-year ministry, Monsignor served as an assistant pastor in a number of parishes in the Diocese of Allentown. He also served as pastor at the following parishes in the Diocese: St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton (twice); St. Benedict, Mohnton; St. Catharine of Siena, Reading; Our Lady Help of Christians, Allentown; and Annunciation BVM (St. Mary), Catasauqua.

Fun Facts about Monsignor Ed:

He shot three hole in ones; One was for a 2-year lease on a car.

While he attended the seminary, he competed in, and finished, the Rome marathon twice.

He was a two-time tennis champion at the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary in Rome.

Services:

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thurs., July 2, 2026 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church (4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA 18042). His Excellency, the Most Rev. Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, will serve as Celebrant. Monsignor Thomas Orsulak will serve as homilist.

Two viewings will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wed., July 1, 2026 and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thurs., July 2 both at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church.

A Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Wed., July 1, 2026 with the Reverend Anthony Mongiello presiding and Monsignor William Handges serving as homilist.

Internment will take place Holy Savior Cemetery (2575 Linden St., Bethlehem 18017) following the Mass.

Contributions:

Contributions in memory of Monsignor Edward Domin may be made to the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania for the Domin Family Endowment Fund supporting 11 Catholic organizations. Please mail gifts payable to the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania, PO Box 1430, Allentown, PA 18105 OR visit catholicfoundationep.org.

Lutz Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Visit www.lutzfuneralhome.com for online condolences.