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Men’s Conferences: A Day of Faith, Reflection, and Brotherhood
This fall, Catholic men in the Diocese of Allentown have two significant opportunities to deepen their faith, build community, and renew their spiritual lives through events designed specifically for them. These events, scheduled for Saturdays, Sept. 7 and Oct.
Commission for Young Adults Provides Opportunity to ‘Socialize with the Saints’
The Bishop-appointed Commission for Young Adults rolled out the first of its “Socialize with the Saints” events on June 22, on the feast of St. Thomas More, at St. Thomas More Parish, Allentown.
Diocesan Delegates Among Tens of Thousands of Attendees at the National Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Alfred Schlert joined sixteen delegates from the Diocese of Allentown at the National Eucharistic Congress from Wednesday, July 17th to Sunday, July 21st.
One Body of Faith: Family Catechesis Pilot Survey Results
On July 10, Kristin Osenbach, former Diocesan Director of Marriage and Family Life, announced the results of the survey regarding the Family Catechesis Pilot.
Behind a Veil
“Celeste, I don’t want you going to Coney Island today. It’s the Fourth of July, and who knows what kind of troublemakers will be there?”
A Statement from Bishop Schlert on the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics
Below is the Official Letter to the Faithful from Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, regarding the recent events at the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics in Paris.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Quo Vadis and Fiat Participants Take Part in Eucharistic Procession in Conjunction with National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes began in four "corners" of the United States on May 17th of this year. They continued to their final destination in Indianapolis on July 16th before the National Eucharistic Congress began there on July 17th.
Two Essential Takeaways from the National Eucharistic Congress
With close to 160 talks, at least 91 hours of Adoration, more than 17 liturgies, and over 60,000 Catholics packed into five days, the National Eucharistic Congress offered pilgrims a taste of heaven on earth.
NFP Awareness Week, July 21–27, 2024
“Love Beyond Measure, Natural Family Planning, Supporting God’s gifts of love and life in marriage” is the theme of this year’s national Natural Family Planning Awareness Week (July 21–27, 2024).
Holiness for Highschoolers: The 2024 Quo Vadis and Fiat Days Retreats
From Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, July 11, 60 highschoolers from the Diocese of Allentown gathered at Muhlenberg College for the Quo Vadis and Fiat Days retreats. Although the days were hot, the young men and women exuded joy and enthusiasm as they devoted time to the Lord.
