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
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 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: 610-289-8900x 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
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
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
Mr. Bernard Hofmann, Chairman
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
Minsi Trails Council
Mr. William Minford,
Chairman
Minsi Trails Council Catholic Committee: www.minsiccos.com
Girl Scouts Religious Recognition Coordinator
Joanne Loeper
E-Mail: lavmom@dejazzd.com
Catholic Youth Organization
Ms.
Melissa Burda, Direct Service 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
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. 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
MaryAnn Hartzell , Director
Phone: 610-289-8900 x231 Fax: 610-289-7917
mhartzell@allentowndiocese.org
MaryAnn Genna , Assistant Director
Phone: 610-289-8900 x244 Fax: 610-289-7917
mgenna@allentowndiocese.org
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
Post Office Box F • Allentown,
PA • 18105-1538
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