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Parish Life Conference
October 25, 2008

Renewing Hope…
In Times of Change

Keynote Speaker - Patricia Livingston
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Diocesan Administration: Catholic Life and Evangelization

Please scroll down for links to specific evangelization programs and detailed information on each program.

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Secretariat for Catholic Life and Evangelization
900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179
Phone: 610-289-8900 Fax: 610-289-7917

Office of the Secretary
Very Rev. E. Michael Camilli, M.S.C., S.T.L., M.S.L.S., H.E.L., Ph.D., Secretary
Phone: 610-289-8900x 225 Fax: 610-289-7917

Rev. Scott R. Ardinger, Deputy Secretary
Phone: 610-289-8900 Fax: 610-289-7917

To obtain more information, Please click on the name of the office.

Office for Social Action
Office of Adult Formation
ILM-Institute for Lay Ministry
Office of Campus Ministry
Office of the Catechumenate
Office of Communications
Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Office of Evangelization
Office of Family Life Ministries
Office of Hispanic Affairs
Office of Pro-Life Activities
Office of Worship
Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Office for Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States
The A.D. Times

Office of Adult 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

Mrs. Jeanine Breault, M.A., Director
Phone: 610-289-8900, Ext. 236 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
Building 41
661 Taylor St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3127

Rev. Wayne E. Killian, M.A., M.S., Director
Phone: 610-758-4148 Fax: 610-758-6392

Office of the Catechumenate
Serves as a resource for parishes to aid their implementation of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), coordinates diocesan celebration and development of the RCIA.( More information)

900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179

Office Of Communications
Chief spokesman for the Bishop and the Diocese. Provides publicity for Secretariats and agencies of the Diocese through print and electronic media outlets; serves as liaison for diocesan Secretariats with the media; produces in-house video presentations. Publishes the diocesan Official Catholic Directory.

1101 W. Hamilton St.
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538

Mr. Matthew T. Kerr, Director
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 265
Fax: 610-439-7694

Mr. Brian Mulvihill, Producer, Diocesan Video Services
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 265
Fax: 610-439-7694

Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
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.

2174 Lincoln Ave.
Northampton, PA 18067-1257

Rev. John S. Mraz, M.A., M.Ed., M.Div., Director
Phone: 610-262-2559 Fax: 610-262-1613

Office of Evangelization
Assists parishes in implementing programs for evangelization through various approved ecclesial movements; includes ongoing faith development for Catholics; outreach to inactive and alienated Catholics, and those with no church affiliation.

900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179

Very Rev. E. Michael Camilli, M.S.C., S.T.L., M.S.L.S., H.E.L., Ph.D., Director
Phone: 610-289-8900x 225 Fax: 610-289-7917

Office of Family Life Ministries
Provides Marriage preparation programs, enrichment programs for married couples, families, the separated, divorced and widowed, Anniversary Mass celebration and prison ministry outreach.

900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179

Dr. William F. Urbine, Director
Phone: 610-289-8900x 224 Fax: 610-289-7917

Mrs. Carla Neupauer
Phone: 610-289-8900 x238

Marriage Preparation Schedule Booklet for 2008: 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
Phone: 610-289-8900x 235

Office of Pro-Life Activities
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

Mrs. Maryann Dunn, Director
Phone: 610-289-8900x 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

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.B., Director
Phone: 610-289-8900 x226 Fax: 610-289-7917

Diocesan Liturgical Commission
900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179
Phone: 610-289-8900 Fax: 610-289-7917
Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Coyle, M.A., Th.M., Chairman

Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

47 Wiggan Street
New Philadelphia, PA 17959-1119
Phone: 570-277-0123 Fax: 570-277-0183

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.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Johns, B.A., Director
Email - Mjohns@allentowndiocese.org

Mrs. Mary Matunis, M.A., Assistant Director
Email - Mmatunis@allentowndiocese.org

Ms. Melissa Burda, Direct Service Administrator
Email - mburda@allentowndiocese.org

XLT (eXaLT) Youth Nights: Click Here

Allentown Bethlehem Catholic Young Adults
E-mail: info@abcya.org

Catholic Scouting

Catholic Scout Chaplain
Rev. Eric Tolentino
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
123 S. Nulton Ave.
Easton, PA 18045-3791
610-253-3553

National Catholic Committee on Scouting: Click Here
Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.): Click Here
Catholic Scouting Bishop's Award: Click Here
Girl Scout Adult Religious Recognition: Click Here
Girl Scout Religious Recognition Brochure: Click Here
Boy Scout Religious Recognition Awards: 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. Dennis O'Brien, Chairman
Hawk Mountain Council-Religious Emblems: Click Here


Minsi Trails Council
Mr. William Minford, Chairman
Minsi Trails Council Catholic Committee: Click Here


Girl Scouts Religious Recognition Coordinator
Joanne Loeper
E-Mail: lavmom@dejazzd.com

Catholic Youth Organization
Ms. Melissa Burda, Direct Service Administrator


CYO Rules & Guidelines: Click Here
CYO Coaches Clinic Registration:Click Here


Youth and Adult Release Forms
Adult Participation Form & Release
Youth Permission Form
Driver Information Sheet

Office for Ministry with Persons with Disabilities

Provides support within the Diocese for Deaf Apostolate, Parish Advocacy for all people with disabilities and Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities so that all persons with disabilities can fully participate in the life of the Church.

900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179

Sr. Janice Marie Johnson, R.S.M., M.A., Director
Phone: 610-289-8900 x245 Fax: 610-289-7917
jjohnson@allentowndiocese.org

For more information Click Here

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
Mrs. Barbara A. Ludrof, Administrative Assistant for the Propagation of the Faith and St. Peter the Apostle Fund
Mrs. Maureen C. Heil, Mission Education Director for the
Holy Childhood Association

Office for Social Action
Acting as a catalyst, the office promotes the social mission of the Church. It encourages individuals and parishes to formulate a Gospel response to the social issues of the day. The Office for Social Action educates, advocates and challenges people to put faith into action.

900 S. Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179

MaryAnn Hartzell , Director
Phone: 610-289-8900 x231 Fax: 610-289-7917
To view our online brochure Click Here:

For information about The Commission for Women Click Here.
For information about Multi-Cultural Affairs Click Here.

The Commission for Women
The Commission will serve as an advisory board to the Bishop on women's issues.

To View the online English brochure Click Here.
To view the online Spanish brochure Click Here.

The A.D. Times
"The Allentown Diocese in the Year of Our Lord"
Incorporated as Allentown Catholic Communications, Inc.
Official biweekly newspaper of the Diocese covering news affecting the Catholic community on the local diocesan, national and international level.

1101 W. Hamilton St.
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 264 Fax: 610-439-7694
E-mail: adtimes@allentowndiocese.org

Mrs. Jill M. Caravan, Editor/Director
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 264 Fax: 610-439-7694

Mrs. Pauline M. Finnegan, Design Editor & Advertising

Allentown Catholic Communications, Inc.
1101 W. Hamilton St.
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 264
Most Rev. Edward P. Cullen, D.D., President
Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schlert, J.C.L., V.G., Secretary


Post Office Box F  •  Allentown, PA  •  18105-1538

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