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What is the Catholic Vision of Freedom?
The air smells of smoke and hot dogs, the sky is alight with colorful sparks, and we sing “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free!” But amidst the barbecues and anthems every Independence Day, do we ever stop to wonder: what does it really mean to be free?
Bereavement Ministry Training Draws Faithful to Share Hope
Grief pulls at all of our heartstrings. We are all moved by the image of Jesus weeping for his friend Lazarus, who died. One does not always understand God’s reason for allowing someone to pass.
Eucharistic Preacher Visits Reading, Encourages Active, Fruitful Participation
Holy Guardian Angels, Reading welcomed Eucharistic Preacher, Father Patrick Baikauskas, on April 29 for a passion-filled talk to explain and inspire Eucharistic faith and devotion in advance of the July 17-21 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Ind.
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge's Statement on Dobbs Decision Anniversary
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, shared a statement on the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which ended Roe v.
Don't Be Afraid to Take Your Kids to Daily Mass
“Every time thou hearest Mass in a state of grace, with devout attention and in a spirit of recollection, Our Lord, of His loving kindness, makes thee to participate in no less than seventy-seven graces and fruits,” said Father Martin von Cochem, a German Capuchin theologian (1634-1712), in his b
An Inspiring Diocesan Event for Teens with Father Patrick Baikauskas
“If our relationship with God is truly the most important relationship in our life, why don't our daily lives reflect that? If God has a plan for us, then why do we go about making plans without Him?
Diocesan Meeting Draws Together Pro-Life Leaders
The evening began in a basement, which reminded us of that moment in "the upper room." There we were, as pro-life leaders, united in one place on Pentecost, the "Birthday of the Church," and the day on which the Holy Spirit was poured out.
Diocese Records Over 13,000 DMI Survey Responses
The results for the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey, conducted this past Lent, have been collected. The team at Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) has diligently input 2,044 paper surveys.
Scout Awards Recognize Achievements in Spiritual Growth and Christian Leadership
Twenty-eight youths and two adults were recognized by the Allentown Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting for their achievements and contributions to Catholic Scouting in an award ceremony May 19 at Kutztown University’s St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center.
Bishop Schlert Consecrates Sacred Vessels at Holy Hour for Ordinandi
Five sets of sacred vessels were consecrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert on Friday, May 31st, during the Holy Hour and Vespers for the Ordinandi at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.
