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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,
Lenten Events Throughout the Diocese of Allentown
Parishes, schools, and other faith centers in the Diocese are invited to send their upcoming Lenten events for this list to [email protected].
World Day of Consecrated Life – ‘Witnesses and Women of the Beatitudes’
At the diocesan Mass celebrating the World Day of Consecrated Life on Feb. 16 at St. Thomas More, Allentown, Bishop Alfred Schlert called women religious “witnesses and women of the beatitudes.”
Advent Renewal for the Faithful at Day of Mercy
A Day of Mercy, offering Advent renewal through encounters with God’s mercy, was held Dec. 4 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown.
Beloved Principal at Nativity BVM High School Set to Retire
The principal of Nativity BVM High School in Pottsville, Lynn Sabol, recently announced her retirement. A Nativity grad herself, Sabol has been the principal at the school for 15 years and has taught a total of 45 years in the Diocese of Allentown.
‘Safe Haven Sunday’ Kicks Off Focused Effort to Protect Faithful from Pornography
To help families protect themselves from the dangers of pornography, the Diocese of Allentown is taking proactive steps, which kick off the weekend of March 8-9, the first Sunday of Lent.
