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Altar Server Mass Draws Nearly 900 People
It was an angelic scene at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown on April 13, as 288 altar servers from 78 parishes, across the five counties in the Diocese processed in for a special Mass honoring their service.
Making an Impact – ‘Small Things with Great Love’
Twenty-four-year-old Allentown Central Catholic High School alumni Diana Garcia calls on the local community to think about their routines and daily prayers in a different way.
‘Because We Are Catholic’ Annual Appeal – Make a Difference in the Lives of Families, Friends, and Neighbors
“In the Diocese of Allentown, we are part of a generous and faithful community that works together to care for one another.
Commemorating Good Friday at St. Peter the Apostle, Reading
The community of St. Peter the Apostle, Reading gathered to commemorate Good Friday and accompany our Lord Jesus Christ in His journey of a painful passion, crucifixion, and death. The people of God participated with great reverence, singing hymns, and offering penitential prayers.
Bishop Schlert Celebrates Mass for Student-Athletes Participating in CYO State Basketball Tournament
Bishop Alfred Schlert celebrated Mass at St. Benedict, Mohnton March 9 for student-athletes, coaches, and their families from eight CYO teams from across the Commonwealth who participated in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) State Championship Basketball Tournament.
16 Men Admitted into Candidacy for Permanent Diaconate
Sixteen men were admitted into candidacy for Holy Orders during the celebration of Solemn Vespers on March 10. The rite, performed by Bishop Alfred Schlert at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown, welcomes men into formation for the Permanent Diaconate.
'Cabrini,' the Movie and the Saint
We will be hearing a lot about Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini when a movie about her life premieres on March 8. Titled “Cabrini,” the movie depicts the life and work of St. Frances in America at the turn of the last century.
Vietnamese Catholics Celebrate Lunar New Year
Bishop Alfred Schlert celebrated Mass for the Vietnamese Lunar New Year – Year of Dragon – with the Vietnamese Catholics on Feb. 11 at SS. Simon and Jude, Bethlehem.
Assumption B.V.M. of Slatington Offers Lenten Community Meal Raising Funds for Rice Bowl
From a quaint church in Slatington comes an extraordinary penitential meal and offering to Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl each Lenten season. Every Wednesday of Lent, the Altar and Rosary Society of Assumption B.V.M.
Sister Lisa’s 40-year Mission Spreads Love of Jesus Around the World
Reflecting on the year 1982, Sister Lisa Valentini remembers she was preparing to take final vows as a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M.) and to teach religion to second-grade students in a Philadelphia Catholic school.
