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Father Mongiello Records CD That Will Benefit St. Anne, Bethlehem

A Launch Party is slated for Saturday, Feb. 2 after the 4:40 p.m. Vigil Mass in the Parish Community Center.

Applications Being Accepted for Recovery High School

Kolbe Academy is the first faith-based recovery high school in the nation.

Diocesan official named to National Advisory Council

Bernarda Liriano, Director of the Diocese of Allentown's Office of Hispanic Affairs, has been appointed to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' National Advisory Council.

God’s Amazing Plan for Teens Requires Grace

“God, at this moment, is constantly trying to get into our hearts. He calls us to seek him and to love him. We want God to know us, to see us and to love us. But we have to have a relationship with him,” said said Scott Anthony, national speaker, presenting “The Master Craftsman: God’s Amazing Plan for Teens (and Their Parents).”

Scores of Diocesan Faithful ‘March for Life’ in Nation’s Capital

Buses traveled to the nation’s capital from all corners of the five-county Diocese of Allentown, and many who didn’t make the journey joined their pro-life prayers with those who attended the march. Bishop Alfred Schlert attended his second march as Bishop of Allentown.

Because We Are Catholic: An Ambassador of Enthusiasm for Religious Education

Like a glowing beacon of bubbliness, Penelope Tervalon stands in the drop-off lane every Wednesday night at Assumption B.V.M., Bethlehem, to welcome students to the Parish Religious Education Program.

‘Stand Up for Life’ Essays Denounce Personal Choice and Uphold Cherishing Life

The contest, a joint effort of the Knights of Columbus and the Diocesan Office of Pro-Life and Social Concerns, drew more than 600 submissions from students throughout the Diocese.

Council of Stewards Invoke Holy Spirit at Evening Prayer

“I am so appreciative for your support in helping the Diocese offer outreach to those in need,” said Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert.

Bishop Schlert Establishes Commission for Young Adults

The 12-member Commission will serve as an advisory commission to the Bishop and the Diocese to further the mission of evangelization and growth in discipleship of young adults.

Bishop Schlert Gathers with Seminarians for Christmas Brunch

“I’m very grateful and proud of every one of you,” Bishop Alfred Schlert told the young men studying for the priesthood. Father Christopher Butera, Diocesan director of seminarian formation and administrator of Sacred Heart, Bath, said there are 16 seminarians studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Allentown.