CRS Rice Bowl, Founded in the Diocese of Allentown, Celebrates 50 Years of Impact

2025 marks the 50th year of Catholic Relief Services' Rice Bowl, which was founded in the Diocese of Allentown by Monsignor Robert J. Coll. Since its inception in 1975, Rice Bowl has raised 350 million dollars in 12,000 parishes across the United States.

Understanding the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is often both neglected and misunderstood. Some people resist or delay receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, since they assume that it is only for people on the brink of death.

The Sacrament of Confession Heals the Soul and Restores Hope

“Bless me Father, for I have sinned.”

With those words, Catholics around the world seek forgiveness of their sins through the Sacrament of Penance, also called Reconciliation or Confession.

New ‘Theology of the Body’ Series Addresses Sexuality and Gender

Lafayette’s Newman Association opened its doors to the public on Thursday, February 27th, welcoming anyone in the Diocese to attend their three-part series on St. John Paul II’s ‘Theology of the Body.’

Bishop Schlert's Lenten Letter: Hail, O Cross, Our Only Hope

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,