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
Ms. Mary Fran Hartigan, M.A., Director
Phone: 610-289-8900,
Ext. 226 Fax: 610-289-7917
Mrs. Jessica Walters, Assistant Director
Phone: 610-289-8900, Ext. 232 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., Director
Phone:
610-758-4148 Fax: 610-758-6392
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 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. John
S. Mraz, M.A., M.Ed., M.Div., Director
Phone: 610-965-2426 Fax: 610-967-1099
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: 610-289-8900 Ext.
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.
900 S. Woodward
St.
Allentown, PA 18103-4179
Dr. William F. Urbine, Director
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 224 Fax: 610-289-7917
Mrs. Carla Neupauer, Family Life Coordinator
Phone:
610-289-8900 Ext. 238
Mrs. Sandy Maas, Family Life Coordnator
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 239
Marriage
Preparation Schedule for 2010: 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: 610-289-8900 Ext.235
Liaison to Hispanic Community
Sr. Mary Martha Zammatore, O.S.F.
Phone: 610-289-8900 Fax: 610-289-7917
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:
610-289-8900 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
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
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 227 Fax:
610-289-7917
Office
of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
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.
47 Wiggan Street
New Philadelphia, PA 17959-1119
Phone: 570-277-0123 Fax: 570-277-0183
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
International World Youth Day 2011 Young Adult Pilgrimage Information:
World Youth Day Brochure
World Youth Day Registration
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 Religious Recognition:
Click
Here
Girl Scout Religious
Recognition Brochure: Click
Here
Boy Scout Religious
Recognition Awards: Click
Here
Region 3 Girl Scout Religious Recognition Pin application form: Click
Here
Rosary Patch Grades 1 - 5: Click Here
Rosary Patch Grades 6 - 12: 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: www.hmc-bsa.org/religious/catholic.htm
Minsi Trails Council
Mr. William Minford,
Chairman
Minsi Trails Council Catholic Committee: www.minsiccos.com
Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts
Mrs. Mary Ellen Johns
Catholic Youth Organization
Ms.
Melissa Burda, Administrator
2009 Spelling Bee Practice List: Click Here
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
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., Director
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., Director
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
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
Mrs. MaryAnn Hartzell , Director
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 231 Fax: 610-289-7917
mhartzell@allentowndiocese.org
Mrs. MaryAnn Genna , Assistant Director
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
Phone: 610-289-8900 Ext. 234
For information
about Office for Social Action: Click
Here
Legislative Advocacy
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Diocesan Legislative Advocacy Network, please: Click Here
Multi-Cultural Affairs
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
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
Allentown Catholic Communications,
Inc.
1101 W. Hamilton St.
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-871-5200 Ext. 264
Most Rev. John O. Barres, S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D., President
Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schlert, J.C.L., V.G., Secretary
