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‘Making an Impact’ While Learning Innovation, Entrepreneurship
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Allentown have traditionally educated students in faith and academics, and now, many Catholic schools are also teaching students innovation and entrepreneurial skills to prepare them for a 21st century economy.
Catholic Schools Are in the Business of Inspiring Hope
For Matt Carlin, a veteran public school principal who switched this year to take the leadership role at a Catholic school in the Diocese of Allentown, there is hope everywhere you look in Catholic education.
What is Catholic Schools Week?
Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week ("CSW") has been observed in the United States through promotion by the National Catholic Education Association ("NCEA") and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ("USCCB").
Saint Margaret School to Close in June 2025
In a letter emailed to parents of students in grades K-8 at Saint Margaret School in Reading, Father Juan Rodriguez, Parochial Administrator of Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, which oversees the school, announced that the school will close at the end of the current school year, in June 2025.
Bishop Schlert Bestows Ministry of Lector on 16 Diaconate Candidates
The Rite of Ministry of Lector was conferred on 16 candidates for the permanent diaconate in the Diocese of Allentown, the class of 2028 cohort, by Bishop Alfred Schlert, Jan. 5 at the Cathedral of St.
Holy Family Senior Living Unveils Statue of the Holy Family in Honor of Bishop Schlert
On Dec. 6, 2024, Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem, dedicated their new statue of the Holy Family to our Shepherd, Bishop Alfred A. Schlert. The statue overlooks the entrance of the campus, inspiring hope in everyone who arrives.
How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence During the 2025 Jubilee
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Filipino Catholic Community Gathers for 20th Simbang Gabi in Diocese
A Filipino tradition rooted in the 16th century, the nine-day novena of Masses known as Simbang Gabi was held from Dec. 14 through Dec. 23, 2024, at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton.
ACCHS 5k Run Becomes an Opportunity for Mercy
On Oct. 12, Allentown Central Catholic High School (ACCHS) students, teachers, staff, parents, and alums, and members of the Allentown community gathered for their third annual 5k walk/run at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown to raise money for ACCHS athletics and the Central City Project.
A Reflection by Archbishop José H. Gomez: Finding God in the Wildfires
Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, shares encouraging words with the people of his community who are suffering from the loss caused by the California wildfires.
