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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.

Notre Dame ‘Joyful Noise’ Entry Gives Loving Tribute to Former Principal

Among the 26 music videos in this year’s “Make a Joyful Noise” competition in the Diocese of Allentown, the entry by Notre Dame School of Bethlehem is a loving tribute to their former principal Donna Hopper, 61, who passed away last September after bravely battling breast cancer for several years

DeSales Film Students Help Local Schools ‘Make a Joyful Noise’

A new aspect of this year’s “Make a Joyful Noise” music video competition among Catholic schools in the Diocese of Allentown is that schools lacking video production resources received help from film students at DeSales University, Center Valley.

School Spirit Exudes in Third Annual ‘Joyful Noise’ Musical Competition

School spirit exudes in the third annual “Make a Joyful Noise” friendly musical competition among Catholic schools in the Diocese of Allentown. Students and faculty can be seen joyfully singing, dancing, and expressing love for their faith-filled educations.

Hope is Present in Marriage – and in Annulments

It’s easy to think of the Sacrament of Marriage as a source of hope during this Jubilee Year. After all, who could watch newlyweds be pronounced man and wife and not feel the thrill of blessed hope in their future marriage?

Submit Your Prayer Requests for the Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Italy

On March 25, 2025, Bishop Alfred A. Schlert and Father Allen J. Hoffa, Director of Diocesan Pilgrimages and Pastor of Holy Guardian Angels, Reading, will lead the Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Italy with 88 pilgrims from our Diocese.

Campus Ministry Grows and Students Take Initiative in Diocesan High Schools

Allentown Diocese high schools are boasting their best years yet in Campus Ministry.

Catholic Schools Provide Environment for Learning and Achievement

Catholic Schools Week provides an opportunity to highlight the academics of the schools in our Diocese and the academic progress they are all making.

Catholic schools offering adaptive and intervention-based learning

Catholic Education is a Means to Human Flourishing

In the Diocese of Allentown, one area of focus for Catholic Schools Week is the twin theme of Safety and Mental Health. And for good reason: According to recent studies, 57% of young people nationwide have experienced actual trauma, while 34% are not "flourishing” mentally.