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Diocese Creates New Cabinet-Level Position to Enhance Abuse Prevention and Child Protection
As part of its continuing response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis, the Diocese of Allentown has created a new cabinet-level leadership position to further strengthen its programs to prevent abuse and keep children safe.
Because We Are Catholic: Forever Thankful, and Paying It Back By Serving Others
Christine LeClair volunteers for several organizations including the St. Vincent de Paul Society at her parish, St. Joseph of the Panther Valley, Summit Hill. Her deep-seated desire to serve is consistent with her Catholic faith, she says, and prompted by her background in the Army.
Because We Are Catholic: A Volunteer Teaches Students That Good Writing is Really Cool
Debbie Kopp has occupied some pretty big chairs during her 35-year career in education, including that of school principal. Now that she is retired, some of her favorite time is spent in the tiny chairs of a kindergarten class.
Pope to U.S. bishops: Abuse crisis requires conversion, humility
In a letter distributed to the bishops at the beginning of their Jan. 2-8 retreat, Pope Francis said he was convinced their response to the "sins and crimes" of abuse and "the efforts made to deny or conceal them" must be found through "heartfelt, prayerful and collective listening to the word of God and to the pain of our people."
Priest Sons of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Gift School with Vocation Chalice
Four priests who were educated in the faith at St. Jane France de Chantal School, Easton celebrated a Mass for Vocations together Dec. 20 and presented the school community with a chalice representing the vocations. Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert, who graduated from St. Jane School in 1975, was the main celebrant in the school’s chapel.
A Christmas Message from Bishop Schlert
Each year, we faithfully celebrate at Christmas the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Christmas comes every year, even during moments of great difficulty. We only need to remember those who celebrate Christmas with a loved one at war, during times of illness, in times of unemployment, and when grieving the loss of a loved one. We also think of those who celebrate Christmas without a home or country, those who are alone, those who are victims of natural disasters, and those on the margins of society
Christmas Eve marks 200th anniversary of beloved carol 'Silent Night'
Exactly 200 years ago this Christmas Eve -- Dec. 24, 1818 -- in a little church in what is now Austria, the world heard for the first time a poem set to music that eventually would be hailed as one of the most popular and beloved Christmas carols of all time.
Commission for Women Reflect on Scrooge to Dispel Busyness During Advent
“We have to remember that Christmas is Christ’s birthday. It is he who brings us joy. We should be living in joy because he is among us,” said Deacon James Russo Dec. 15 during the Commission for Women Advent Day of Reflection at the Jesuit Center, Wernersville.
Because We are Catholic: Giving Gifts and Receiving Life Lessons in Return
About 600 school and religious education children at St. Thomas More in Allentown had the chance to learn that lesson this year as they prepared Holiday Hope Chest packages for those who are less fortunate.
Diocese Offering Parish Programs to Encourage Healing
As part of its response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis, the Diocese of Allentown will invite Catholics from throughout the Diocese to attend discussions, moderated by fellow parishioners, designed to encourage reflection and healing.
