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‘The Lost Art of Listening’ Focus of Theology on Tap Session
“To allow myself to be enriched by you, I have to listen to you,” said Augustinian Father Arthur Purcaro, vice president of mission and ministry at Villanova University, Philadelphia.
21 Teams Compete at Diocesan CYO Track and Field Meet
The meet was held May 18 at Notre Dame High School, Easton.
Serrans Honor Newly Ordained as Agents of Healing and Hope
“The greatest thing you get to do is feed God’s people, and you get to feed them with the greatest gift ever,” said Father Bortz, guest speaker at the celebration for the newly ordained priests – Father John Maria, Father Giuseppe Esposito and Father Zachary Wehr.
Clare of Assisi House a Beacon of Hope for Women after Prison
“It is yet another example of the good work that is done every day in the name of Christ, and that is so essential in our society,” said Bishop Alfred Schlert, who visited the facility for a tour, luncheon and to meet staff and residents.
Spotlight on Members of the Commission for Young Adults
John Pellosie, Parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield and Emily Whalen, Parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield
Diocese of Allentown Reduces Staff, Takes Other Cost-Cutting Measures
To continue its charitable and pastoral mission throughout its five counties while freeing up funds to compensate victims of clergy sexual abuse, the Diocese of Allentown has cut operating costs and is reducing its office work force by 24 percent.
Program Focuses on Catholic Response to Same-Sex Attraction
“We’re not responsible for born inclinations. We are responsible for how we act on them. “You can’t use the excuse ‘God made me this way,’” said Father Tadusz Pacholczyk, presenting “Welcoming in Truth and Charity: The Church’s Authentic Teaching on Same-Sex Attraction” at Berks Catholic High School, Reading.
Healing Our Church Wraps Up with Direct Questions, and Frank Answers, on Clergy Sexual Abuse
The small group meetings at the heart of “Healing Our Church” led to many discussions across the Diocese about clergy sexual abuse. They also raised many questions in the minds of parishioners. Bishop Alfred Schlert answered those questions by inviting participants to a series of six meetings in May and June, including one session conducted in Spanish.
‘Seek Always the Light of Christ’
A Frank Discussion on the Effects of Pornography on Children and Adults.
Bishop Schlert's Statement on Accountability Measures Approved June 13
Diocese of Allentown Bishop Alfred Schlert welcomes the new bishop accountability processes ratified by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at their meeting in Baltimore Thursday morning. “I was pleased to vote in favor of the proposals, and look forward to their implementation,” he said. “The strong will of the bishops to hold themselves accountable was shown by the near-unanimous votes in favor of all the measures.” Bishop Schlert made clear in November 2018 that he holds himself personally accountable. “I welcome independent and objective scrutiny as I work to fulfill my grave responsibility to prevent abuse and keep children safe,” he said in the pledge.
