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Midlife Married Couple Enjoys Peace of Mind, Thanks to Diocesan FreeWill Partnership

Eric and Rachael Lipscomb first met in the early 2000s as students at DeSales University in Lehigh County. He came from northern New Jersey, and she was from Phoenixville, Chester County.

Bishop's Schlert's Statement on the Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump

The following is a statement by Bishop Alfred A. Schlert on the attempted assassination of former President Trump:

Living Eucharist: The Eucharistic Prayer and the National Eucharistic Congress

As of late June, over 40,000 people were registered for next week’s National Eucharistic Congress, and the Congress is already past its $12 million fundraising goal.

Local Priest Featured in International Video Series Targeting the Evils of Pornography

Father Allen J. Hoffa, Pastor of Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Reading, is featured in a 12-part video series on Shalom World that explores the impact of porn addiction and the hidden truths of pornography.

Father Winne Memorialized at St. John Vianney – ‘Con Cristo, se puede’

As members of Christ’s Body, each of us is called to evangelize. But the late Father George Winne had an exceptional gift for leading souls to Our Lord, especially those of his students at St. John Vianney Regional School, Allentown.

A Bridal ‘Shower of Graces’

From a parishioner at St. Ignatius Loyola, Sinking Spring:

Staying Faithful to the Church: Addressing Ethics in Healthcare and Biotechnology

What is the position of the Catholic Church on critical issues such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), frozen human embryos, prenatal adoptions, high-risk pregnancies, and end-of-life decisions? These were some of the sensitive issues under consideration at this event.

Calling All Business Owners – Put Your Tax Dollars to Work for a Catholic School of Your Choice

The Keystone state is unique in that it allows small businesses, individuals, and large businesses to contribute to specially approved scholarship organizations and in return receive a “90-percent, dollar-for-dollar tax credit for their contributions.”

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.