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Honorees announced for 2020 Catholic Charities Gala
Gala honorees are: Monsignor John Martin, pastor of St. Peter, Coplay; and Anthony and Mary Martocci, parishioners of Assumption BVM, Bethlehem. This year’s gala will be Sunday, March 8 at 5 p.m. at the DeSales University Center, Center Valley.
Status Report on Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program
The Independent Oversight Committee has released an interim report on the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program, which is funded by the Diocese of Allentown to provide compensation for victims of clergy sexual abuse as one aspect of their healing.
‘Lunch and Learn’ About Ministries with Catholic Women’s Society of Giving
The society enables women and girls to band together to make a positive impact on their communities.
Receive a Partial Indulgence by attending the March for Life
Bishop Alfred Schlert has announced that anyone in the Diocese who attends the “March for Life” in Washington, D.C. on January 24 will receive a partial indulgence
Children ‘Hop on the Polar Express’ at Chew Street Community Center
Children were invited to “Hop on the Polar Express” at Catholic Charities' 2019 Christmas Party Dec. 11 and 12 at the Chew Street Community Center, 179 W. Chew St., Allentown. Approximately 125 people attended each night.
Understanding Our Faith: The Importance of Baptism
Baptism is the first of the three sacraments of Christian initiation. Baptism removes all sin, including original sin, which is the sin we inherit at birth.
‘A Savior Has Been Born for You’
The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord which is January 12,
Catholics Celebrate with Splendor Our Lady of Guadalupe
With the theme “Am I not here, I, who am your mother?” parishioners from every Spanish-speaking nation of the Americas came together to honor Mary, the mother of God, and our Lady of Guadalupe.
Because We Are Catholic: Looking for New Members: The Holy Name Society
Eugenio Melendez is on a mission to increase participation in the Holy Name Societies in the Diocese of Allentown.
Bishop Removes Priest, Diocese Investigating Alleged Improper Behavior
Bishop Alfred Schlert has removed a diocesan priest from ministry after the priest was observed at a high school wrestling tournament taking photographs of wrestlers without their knowledge. Monsignor Thomas A. Derzack, 70, pastor of St. Nicholas Parish, Walnutport, also has been barred from diocesan school events and school property.
