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The Paradox of Jesus’ Heart, Broken and Burning
I used to call today’s feast “Jesus Loves Me Day,” and I would celebrate with a cinnamon latte or an extra dessert after dinner.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue Rededicated, Representing Catholic Identity and Hospital’s Resilience
St. Luke’s Sacred Heart Campus, formerly Sacred Heart Hospital, on Chew Street in Allentown has been in the business of restoring the health of those in Allentown for over 100 years.
Bible Study Helps Golden Hawks Baseball Grow in Faith and Brotherhood
The Golden Hawks of Bethlehem Catholic High School’s Boys’ Baseball program have faced some challenges on the field this season, yet are experiencing great success in spiritual growth and fellowship, thanks to the team’s weekly Bible study group.
Beaches, Buckets, and Basilicas: Listen to the Next Episode of Ready, Willing, & Able
In this month's episode of “Ready, Willing, & Able,” Genevieve O'Connor M.F.A, M.T.S. asks Diocesan Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Zelenda Hodgskin, how to rescue our focus on faith when summer swoops in to ruin our routines.
Generosity of the Faithful Brings Hope to the Needy Across the Diocese
The 2024 annual Poverty Relief Fund Second Collection which supports individuals and families in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill Counties, raised over $90,000 in contributions.
Overcoming the Odds with Jesus
Dr. Eugene Decker, D.O. shared “My Story: A Faith Journey” on April 22 at his parish, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton. Decker works as a family physician within St. Luke’s University Health Network, and as the medical director at DeSales University, Center Valley.
Students at Kutztown University Newman Center Create Mural of 18 Saints
Kutztown University students gathered after Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27 to dedicate a new mural they created on the wall of the St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center on campus.
Newly Ordained Priest a Grace for the Diocese
The days leading up to June 8, the Solemnity of Pentecost, were filled with graces for the universal Church and, most particularly, for the Diocese of Allentown.
How Chickens Are Teaching a Pastor About Himself and God’s Creation
A pastor spends a lot of time looking after the spiritual well-being of his parishioners. You might call it ‘caring for the flock’.
Lately, Msgr. Victor Finelli, Pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Orefield, has added a new dimension to that phrase.
