LATEST NEWS
Spotlight on Members of the Commission for Young Adults
Ed Burns, Parishioner of St. Stephen of Hungary, Allentown and Sarah DeArment, Parishioner of St. John the Baptist, Pottsville
Easton Court Catholic Daughters of America to Commemorate Centennial
The Catholic Daughters of America (CDA) Easton Court #358 will mark its 100th anniversary of engaging in the religious, charitable and educational apostolates of the Church – in the original church where it was founded – on Sunday, May 19.
Because We Are Catholic: Lay Advisory Board Oversees Spending of Bishop’s Annual Appeal Donations
As a member of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Trust Advisory Board, Marian Carty of Palmerton helps ensure that every dollar donated to the appeal is spent appropriately.
Bishop Schlert to Ordain Transitional Deacon May 18
Bishop Alfred Schlert will administer the Sacrament of Ordination by ordaining Juan Eduardo Rodriguez a transitional deacon during the Rite of Ordination to the Diaconate Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kicks Off in Schuylkill County
“Because we are Catholic, it is our calling to reach out to those who need it most. No contribution is too small – every dollar makes a difference,” said John Boyer, a BAA trust advisor.
Pro-Life Advocates Gather at Town Hall to Continue Fight for Life
“Here in the early 21st century, the fight for life is on the line,” Michael Ciccocioppo told the 67 pro-life advocates gathered for a Pro-Life Town Hall Tour, one in a series being held across Pennsylvania, at SS. Simon and Jude, Bethlehem.
Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from abuse.
NFL Pro Talks Addiction and Recovery at DeSales University
Former National Football League player Cris Carter and Joe Ashdale, a talented athlete and alumnus of Father Judge High School, Philadelphia, were on hand at the University Center to share their love of sports and their descent into drugs and alcohol.
Parish Mission at St. Ursula Highlights Eucharistic Miracles
St. Ursula, Fountain Hill offered a parish mission for its 100th anniversary in honor of Jesus Christ that highlighted Eucharistic miracles as the mission launched Palm Sunday evening, April 14.
Compensation Fund for Victims of Abuse Begins Operation
A fund designed to compensate victims for the harm done by some members of the clergy during a dark chapter in the Diocese of Allentown’s history has begun operation. The program will be independent of Diocese and will not be funded by donations.
