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Over Two Thousand Pilgrims Fill the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
On Tuesday, October 7, close to 2,500 pilgrims from the Diocese of Allentown braved Washington, D.C. traffic to embark on a Jubilee Year pilgrimage of hope to “Mary’s House,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Cooks with Collars 2025 Winners Announced
The fifth annual Cooks with Collars – a friendly online cooking competition among priests of the Diocese of Allentown – wrapped up voting at midnight on Sept. 30 and proudly announces its 2025 award winners.
The Future of Missionary Work Begins at Home
"May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved everywhere." That's the motto that has driven the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC) for over 150 years.
Theology on Tap Returns with Message from the Bishop: Always Remember
After several years on hiatus, Theology on Tap has returned. Beginning this fall, the Diocese of Allentown’s Commission for Young Adult Ministry will host gatherings every two months.
Diocese Offers Church Security Training for Priests and Parish Leaders
It’s a scenario that may seem unthinkable – someone enters church during Mass and threatens those inside.
Advancing Disability Ministry in Our Faith Communities
The life of a Catholic is one of servitude; first, in serving Christ and then, filled with His love, we serve our neighbor. The National Catholic Partnership on Disability – NCPD – takes this charge to heart in a particular way.
Priests Bring Taste of Home Recipes to ‘Cooks with Collars’
This year’s “Cooks with Collars” competition serves up more than good food – it offers a taste of family tradition and heritage.
Pet Blessings in the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi
The following parishes have announced pet blessings in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), whose feast day is Oct. 4.
Friars from Italy to Bring Padre Pio’s Relic to Barto on First Visit to U.S.
In a momentous and historic occasion, the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, in the Diocese of Allentown and the Padre Pio Foundation of America in Cromwell, Conn.
Diocesan Podcast Celebrates One Year with New Episode
The Catholic Parents Podcast “Reading, Willing, and Able,” is coming up on its one-year anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, host Genevieve O’Connor MFA, MTS sits down again with her first ever guest, Dr. Mike St. Pierre, for a new episode: One Year of Ready, Willing, & Able.
