Faith Formation
Assists parishes to meet the adult faith formation needs of their communities.
The office collaborates with other offices of the Secretariat and serves as a
resource to other diocesan offices. Administers the Institute for Lay Ministry
intended to prepare men and women to serve as Pastoral Ministers in ministry and
service to the People of God.
900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA
18103-4179
Ms. Mary Fran Hartigan, M.A., Director
Phone: 610-289-8900,
Ext. 226 Fax: 610-289-7917
Office
of Campus Ministry
Provides pastoral care for students, faculty, administration
and staff of secular and private universities and colleges.
The Newman
Center at Lehigh University
Cullen Hall
417 Carlton Ave.
Bethlehem,
PA 18015-1583
Rev. Wayne E. Killian, M.A., M.S., Coordinator
Phone:
610-758-4148 Fax: 610-758-6392
Office
of Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue
Maintains and cultivates understanding,
respect and cooperation between the diocese and other Christian and non-Christian
communities in the diocesan area through education, dialogue and common witness.
415 S. 6th St.
Emmaus, PA 18049-3703
Rev. Msgr. John
S. Mraz, M.A., M.Ed., M.Div., Director
Phone: 610-965-2426 Fax: 610-967-1099
Office of Marriage and Family Life Formation
Provides Marriage preparation programs, enrichment
programs for married couples, families, the separated, divorced and widowed, Anniversary
Mass celebration.
900 S. Woodward
St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179
Dr. Carmina Chapp, Coordinator
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 225
Mrs. Carla Neupauer, Assistant Coordinator
Phone:
610-289-8900 Ext. 238
Marriage
Preparation Schedule: Click
here
Office
of Hispanic Affairs
Provides interaction with the other offices to assure
that services are available throughout the diocese and serves as a liaison and
catalyst for the Hispanic community.
900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown,
PA 18103-4179
Liaison to Hispanic Community
Sr. Mary Martha Zammatore, O.S.F.
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext.233 Fax: 610-289-7917
Office
of Pro-Life Activities and Social Concerns
Coordinates activities and programs within the
Diocese and assists the parishes in implementing Pro-Life activities including
educational, pastoral and public policy programs.
900 S. Woodward
St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179
Mr. Matthew Hummel, M.A, Director
Phone:
610-289-8900 Ext. 229 Fax: 610-289-7917
Project Rachel
Post abortion
reconciliation and healing. Links anyone suffering abortion's aftermath with
Rachel trained priests and/or counselors. Also sponsors Rachel's Vineyard retreat
weekends.
Hotline: 1-866-3RACHEL
Social Concerns
Mrs. MaryAnn Genna , Assistant Coordinator
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 244 Fax: 610-289-7917
mgenna@allentowndiocese.org
Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin, M.Div.,M.A., S.T.B., Community Organizer / Priest Support
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 234
For information
about Social Concerns: Click
Here
Office
of Pro-Life Activities and Social Concerns Facebook Page: Click
Here
Legislative Advocacy
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Diocesan Legislative Advocacy Network, please: Click Here
Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs
Mrs. MaryAnn
Genna, Coordinator
(610) 289-8900, ext. 244
Email: mgenna@allentowndiocese.org
For
information about Multi-Cultural Affairs:
Click
Here
The Commission for Women
To View the online English brochure:
Click
Here
To view the online Spanish brochure:
Click Here
Office
of Worship
Fosters liturgical renewal and develops full, active participation
in worship; coordinates educational efforts in liturgy, music, art and environment.
900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179
Rev. Scott R. Ardinger, M.Div., M.A., S.T.L., Director
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 227 Fax: 610-289-7917
Office
of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
www.adoyyam.com
Assists parishes in their ministry to young people by fostering personal and spiritual growth; coordinates various programs on a diocesan level to strengthen the spiritual, physical, intellectual and social qualities of young people.
900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179
Rev. Allen J. Hoffa, M.Div., Coordinator
610-289-8900 x246
Email: AHoffa@allentowndiocese.org
Mrs. Mary Ellen Johns, M.A., Assistant Coordinator
610-289-8900 x231
Email: mjohns@allentowndiocese.org
Mr. Matt Garza, B.A. Assistant Coordinator
Catholic Youth Organization (C.Y.O.)
610-289-8900 x240
Email: mgarza@allentowndiocese.org
Allentown Bethlehem Catholic Young Adults
Website: www.abcya.org
Director of Catholic Scouting
Rev. Eric Tolentino
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
123
S. Nulton Ave.
Easton, PA 18045-3791
610-253-3553
Catholic Scouting Committee
Mr. Bernard Hofmann, Laychairman
Email - bhofm63034@aol.com
National Catholic Committee
on Scouting: www.nccs-bsa.org
Programs of Religious Activities with
Youth (P.R.A.Y.):
www.praypub.org
Catholic
Scouting Bishop's Award: Click
Here
Girl Scout Adult Religion Awards:
Click
Here
Girl Scout Religious Recognition brochure: Click
Here
St. George Adult Award: Click
Here
St. George Nomination Form: Click
Here
Region 3 Girl Scout Religious Recognition Pin: Click
Here
Completed applications for Religious Emblems/Religious
Recognitions should be mailed to the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry.
Questions regarding Religious Emblem/Religious Recognition programs should
be directed to Mary Ellen Johns.
Hawk Mountain Council
Mr. Randy Bjorken, Chairman
Hawk
Mountain Council-Religious Emblems: www.hmc-bsa.org/religious/catholic.htm
Minsi Trails Council
Mr. Bill Brodniak,
Chairman
Allentown Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting: www.adccos.org
Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts
Mrs. Mary Ellen Johns
2010 Spelling Bee Practice List: Click Here
CYO Coaches Clinic Registration: Click
Here
CYO Manual: Click Here
Youth and Adult Release Forms
Adult
Participation Form & Release
Youth
Permission Form
Driver
Information Sheet
Office
for Ministries with Persons with Disabilities
The Office for Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, Catholic Life and Evangelization, Diocese of Allentown, is committed to faciliate the implementation of the Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishop on People with Disabilities which calls for "realizing the unique gifts individuals with disabilities have to offer the Church" and Society and to advocate for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the full participation of the liturgical and sacramental life of the church.
900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179
Sr. Janice Marie
Johnson, R.S.M., M.A., Coordinator
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 245 Fax: 610-289-7917
jjohnson@allentowndiocese.org
For more information: Click
Here
Office of Prison Ministry
Responsible for the development of the prison ministry outreach in the diocese. Includes advocacy and recuitment and training of volunteers to serve in prison ministry.
510 Union St.
Allentown, PA 18101-2307
Rev. William N. Seifert, M.Div., Coordinator
Phone: 610-439-0111 Fax: 610-439-6048
Pontifical
Mission Societies In The United States
St. Thomas More
1040 Flexer Ave.
Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-433-7413 Fax: 610-433-2308
Rev. Msgr. John P. Murphy, Diocesan Director
Mr. Richard Lynch,
Administrative Assistant for the Propagation of the Faith and St. Peter the Apostle
Fund
Mrs. Kim Ann Zardet, Mission Education Director for the
Holy Childhood
Association
