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Church Welcomes 117 People Preparing to Become Catholic

They came from all corners of the Diocese, including a young man from Reading, a school boy from Allentown, and a college student from Easton.

Bishop Schlert Celebrates Anointing of the Sick Mass at Holy Family Senior Living

Multiple rows of wheelchairs lengthened the chapel pews at Holy Family Senior Living (HFSL) on February 19th for Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Schlert.

All Families Invited to Join Monthly Rosary, Hosted by Diocese Commission for Men

A deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary shared among the members of the Diocese of Allentown’s Commission for Men has organically grown into a “Monthly Rosary for Families” ministry, broadcasting on the commission’s YouTube channel the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Annual Catholic Charities Gala Celebrates the Corporal Works of Mercy

“Moving Forward Together” was the theme of the 17th Annual Gala of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown, March 2 at the Aster Event Center, Allentown.

In his welcoming remarks to the gathering of 220, Bishop Alfred Schlert praised the work of Catholic Charities.

Talk on C.S. Lewis’s “The Four Loves” Draws 80 Young Adults

Candles, stringed lights, and warm smiles brightened the room Thursday, February 13th, the night before Valentine's Day, as eighty young adults gathered at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Whitehall for a talk by Father Keaton Eidle, Assistant Pastor of St.

Mother of Hope Hybrid Academy Set to Open This Fall at St. Ursula

“I had dreams of what the perfect school would look like, but I didn't see it in reality,” said Thea Aclo. “And then I had a child, and I needed this school to be real.”

Ash Wednesday Begins Lenten Season of Turning to God in Repentance

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

With those words on Ash Wednesday, Catholics across the Diocese of Allentown received ashes in the form of a cross, a visual symbol and spiritual reminder at the beginning of Lent.

Diocesan Couples Enjoy Prayer, Reflection, and Wine at Folino Estate

Prayerful reflection met white peach sangria at the annual Diocesan Date Night. Engaged and married couples from across the Diocese convened at Folino Estate Winery in Kutztown on January 24th for dinner, drinks, and Catholic speakers.

A Golden Symphony: Celebrating 50 Years of the Allentown Diocesan Music Festival

“Students, congratulations on being here today! Congratulations, as well, to your parents, grandparents, and guardians – this is a wonderful moment to celebrate the accomplishments of your children. Today is a great way to cap off Catholic Schools Week by celebrating the arts.

Cherished: The Story of a Family Touched by Tragedy

The story began when 2-year-old Tara joined the Serino family as an adopted foster child, but the circumstances took a turn when Tara began dabbling in the occult.