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State’s Bishops Celebrate Mass to Consecrate Dioceses to Our Lady of Fatima
Joining their voices in prayer and lending their honor of the Blessed Mother to strains of Marian hymns with hundreds of clergy, religious and lay faithful, the bishops of the dioceses of Pennsylvania concelebrated a solemn Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg Sept. 27 to consecrate the state’s Catholic dioceses to Our Lady of Fatima in this 100th anniversary year of her apparitions.
Shower of the Roses’ to honor ‘The Little Flower’ Oct. 1
The celebration at the Shrine of St. Therese of Lisieux, Nesquehoning will begin at 1 p.m. with Mass celebrated by Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert, who will crown the Rose Queen during the Eucharistic Celebration.
A Day of Prayer for Hispanic Ministry leaders
A Day of Prayer for Hispanic Ministry leaders was offered at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth on Saturday September 16th sponsored by the Office of Hispanic Affairs with the theme “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while” (Mc. 6:31).
Bishop Schlert Welcomed at First of Five Deanery Masses
Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert celebrated Mass Sept. 19 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton with priests and deacons serving the Northampton Deanery.
The date also marked Bishop Schlert’s 30th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
Married Couples Honored for Nearly 6,000 Years of Marriage
“It’s worth it to pray together. You really do grow in love,” said Monica Prudente, parishioner of Assumption BVM, Slatington, who with her husband, Paul, observed 50 years of marriage this year and want others to know “it can be done.”
Bishops called to be humble shepherds, not lonely masters, pope says
A bishop's discernment is a "community action" that cannot disregard "the richness of the opinion of his priests, deacons, the people of God and those who can offer a useful contribution," the pope said Sept. 14 at the end of the annual Vatican training for new bishops.
Diocese of Allentown Has a Rich, Faith-Filled History
As Bishop Alfred Schlert and the Diocese look toward the future, the rich, faith-filled history of the Diocese will no doubt shine a light as a beacon of hope for the future.
Ignatian Spirituality Day of Reflection for Hispanic Ministry
A Day of Reflection on the Ignatian Spirituality in Spanish, sponsored by the Office of Hispanic Affairs was offered on Saturday Sept. 9
Faithful Foresee New Shepherd will be Proactive and Lead with Humility
After witnessing Bishop Alfred Schlert elevated to the Bishop of Allentown during his Rite of Ordination and Installation, friends, family and faithful expect the Diocesan son to steer the five-county Diocese with a gentle spirit.
Former NFL Star Wraps Up Summer Series About Faith on the Job
Mike Guman, vice president of Oppenheimer Funds and former NFL player for the Los Angeles Rams 1980-88, was the featured speaker at a presentation that wrapped up the summer series of Theology on Tap.
