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Bishop James C. Timlin recently joined with board members, staff, volunteers and guests at the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton to celebrate the Kitchen's 25th year of serving a free daily meal to area needy. Since the Kitchen opened on August 7, 1978, more than 1.4 million meals have been provided to men, women and children. Cutting the anniversary cake, in front row from left Bishop Timlin; board member Richard S. Bishop, chair of the anniversary committee; board president Tim Primerano; and Msgr. Constantine V. Siconolfi, founder and executive director.