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February 1, 2012 - Statement of Bishop Barres on the Death of Cardinal Bevilacqua

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February 11, 2011 - Catholic Schools in Coplay, Northampton Will Merge

February 11, 2011 - Diocese Announces "New Beginning" for Catholic Secondary Schools in Berks County

February 11, 2011 - Youth Prayer Service to Focus on Victims of Allentown Explosion

February 18, 2011 - Diocese to Mark 50th Anniversary With Series of Events

February 22, 2012 - Public Forum on Religious Liberty and Healthcare Set

February 29, 2012 - Hundreds in Diocese on Path to Full Communion With Catholic Church

February 9, 2011 - Statement on Arrest of Former Pastor

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Focusing on self rather than Jesus makes prayer boring, pope says

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Italian cardinal holds center stage by leading Lenten retreat for pope

January 11, 2011 - Catholic Charities to Honor Archbishop Kurtz at Annual Gala

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July 1, 2011 - Boscov's, Catholic Charities Team Up To Support People In Need

July 19, 2011 - Statement on Appointment of New Archbishop of Philadelphia

June 29, 2011 - Diocesan Newspaper Wins Two Awards

June 6, 2011 - Diocesan Priests Get New Assignments

Justice, kindness, humility must mark ecumenical journey, pope says

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Life Runners relay aims to change US culture, promote life issues

Like Olympic athletes, everyone can glorify God, archbishop says

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Loyola Institute for Ministry, CNS launch new website for Year of Faith

March 11, 2011 - Diocese Responds to Vatican Rulings on Parish Appeals

March 13, 2012 - Pennsylvania Bishops Call for Day of Prayer and Fasting

March 14, 2011 - Hundreds Attend Rite of Election at Cathedral

March 16, 2011 - Bishop Authorizes Collection for Earthquake, Tsunami Relief in Japan

March 19: Major Step of Sainthood Cause for Diocesan Native

March 2, 2011 - Bishop Appoints Members of Berks Catholic Transition Team

March 25, 2011 - Principal and Chaplain Appointed for Berks Catholic High School

March 30, 2011 - Bishop to Award $125,000 in Scholarships

March 31, 2011 - Catholic Schools in Pottsville, Port Carbon Will Merge

March 4, 2011 - Berks Catholic Registration, Open House Set

March 4, 2011 - Bishop Launches Program to Encourage Reception of Sacrament of Reconciliation

March 4, 2012 - Berks County Priest Removed From Assignment

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Married couples honored for being at ‘heart of Catholic evangelization’

Mary is model of mature Christian faith, pope tells Marian scholars

Maryland Catholic high school cheers on Katie Ledecky, its golden girl

Katie Ledecky will bring a gold medal home to Bethesda after winning the 800-freestyle swim race Aug. 3 at the 2012 London Olympics.

Mass celebrates convergence of faith, intellect at US Catholic schools

Mass for the Pope - Bishop Barres' Homily

Masses, devotions, rallies mark US church's 'fortnight for freedom'

May 16, 2011 - Bishop to Ordain Bethlehem Man a Transitional Deacon

May 17, 2011 - Catholics to Visit Oldest Churches in Diocese

May 31, 2011 - Twin Who Was An Accountant to Be Ordained a Priest

May 5, 2011 - Diocese Issues Statement on Status of Appeals Process

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Nearly 7,000 Catholic schools will have chance to see televised Mass

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New pope 'figure of unity' for all Catholics, says USCCB president

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Nine states announce formation of religious freedom caucuses

No conclave date, but cardinals develop 'profile' of new pope

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November 11, 2011 - Auditors Find Diocese In Compliance With Child Protection Charter

November 4, 2011 - Occasional Masses To Be Held At Six Closed Churches

October 11, 2011 - PCC Applauds Governor's School Choice Plan

October 3, 2011 - Diocesan 50th Anniversary Celebration Moving Into High Gear

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On the farm or battlefield, Kansas priest gave 'totally of himself'

One cannot follow Jesus, love Jesus without the church, pope says

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Oregon Catholic man bares his soles in solidarity with world's poor

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Papal events, Vatican webcam feeds streamed live with new 'Pope App'

Paralympian credits family, Catholic school for his success as athlete

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Parishioners mobilize after tornado wreaks havoc in northern Texas

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Peace is impossible without openness to God, pope tells diplomats

People around world pledge to say rosary daily during Year of Faith

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Philadelphia to host World Meeting of Families in 2015

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Photo Gallery: Hundreds show enthusiasm for Diocesan Hispanic Youth Encounter

The Offices of Youth and Young Adults and Hispanic Affairs, along with many volunteers, provided a Youth Encounter for 300 youth and young adults July 14th at Allentown Central Catholic High School. A photo gallery from the event is below.

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Poll shows U.S. Catholics give Pope Benedict high marks for ministry

Pope appoints Archbishop Gomez, 35 others as synod members

Pope approves Archbishop Sheen's heroic virtues, step toward sainthood

Pope asks continued prayers in these 'unusual' days for church

Pope asks French Catholics to open doors to poor, suffering

Pope baptizes, welcomes babies into a personal relationship with Jesus

Pope Benedict begins emeritus life; cardinals begin 'sede vacante' jobs

Pope Benedict changes rituals for new pope's inauguration

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Pope Benedict to be 'pope emeritus' or 'Roman pontiff emeritus'

Pope Benedict's 'unwavering fidelity' celebrated at Mass in Washington

Pope calls for prayers for victims of Texas factory explosion

Pope calls for protection of life, greater investment in families

Pope delivers personal, emotional farewell address at audience

Pope establishes pontifical Latin Academy

Pope expresses grief over Newtown shooting, calls for acts of peace

Pope expresses his closeness to victims of flooding in Buenos Aires

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Pope names six new cardinals, including US Archbishop Harvey

Pope offers prayers for victims, first responders in Boston

Pope proclaims seven new saints, including St. Kateri, St. Marianne

Pope tells families to spread gifts of love, sacrifice to help others

Pope tells sisters the church needs them, they need the church

Pope thanks U.S. foundation for fight against poverty, work for peace

Pope urges Catholics to let grace transform, work through them

Pope's election puts new focus on Jesuits' role within the church

Pope, at Marian shrine, entrusts Year of Faith, synod to Mary

Pope, U.N. head meet, discuss crises in Syria, Korean peninsula

Pope: People have guts to be ambitious; instead, be courageous for God

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President of Catholic Charities USA to Speak Locally

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Reading Berks March for Life defends life and religious liberty

Reading Priest Removed from Ministry

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Recognize your sin, ask forgiveness, pope says at Mass

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Bishop John Barres has announced that the Bishops of Pennsylvania have authorized a parish-based, nonpartisan voter registration drive at parishes in September.

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Religious freedom issues at heart of HHS lawsuits, legal scholars say

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Remembering Christ’s passion through the Shroud of Turin

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Retiro Espiritual Para Jóvenes Adultos

Sabol Appointed Principal at Nativity High School

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Sainthood candidate always had 'a missionary heart,' nephew says

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Scholarship Foundation Gets $300,000 Contribution

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School-choice movement gains slow but steady momentum

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Seminarians reflect on Pope Benedict's ministry, their own vocations

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September 14, 2011 - Seniors to Gather to Strengthen Their Faith in Challenging Times

September 23, 2011 - Couples Married When Diocese Was Formed To Lead Anniversary Celebration

Serrans celebrate appreciation of priests

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Share the Gospel to transform lives, pope tells bishops

Shenandoah Priest Removed from Ministry

Shrine To Be Established At Closed Nesquehoning Church

Silence and song: Youths make ecumenical New Year's pilgrimage to Rome

Simultaneous One-Day Camps for Boys and Girls in the Diocese of Allentown

Sisters overjoyed at approved miracle that paves way for beatification

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Small town celebrates 31 years of dedication to Divine Mercy

Spanish explorer's 'greatest gift' to Florida was faith, says bishop

Special Collection For Sandy Relief To Be Taken Up At Diocesan Churches

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Special Mass For Pope Benedict To Be Celebrated At Cathedral

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St. Andrew Committee Creating Opportunities for Men Interested in Priesthood

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Strong faith is key to church unity, says doctrinal congregation head

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Students get to learn about process, select 'new pope' in mock conclave

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Summer Theology On Tap Sessions Kick Off June 3rd

Support for Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps Morrises expand their family

Survivor of countless storms, Quonset hut serves again as relief center

Symposium examines threat of ‘radical secularism’

Tamaqua Couple Married 71 Years To Lead Diocesan Anniversary Celebration

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Ten Commandments are God's recipe for a good life, pope says

Tens of thousands march for life in Rome

Tens of thousands of Catholics gather to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe

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Theology on Tap affirms ‘Encountering the Sacraments’

Theology on Tap focuses on ‘10 Commandment of Communication’

Theology on Tap focuses on ‘The Contraceptive Mentality’

Theology on Tap Lenten series opens with discussion on creed

Theology on Tap takes first step on ‘The Road to Heaven’

Thousands attend Religious Education Congress to 'fulfill and refill'

Through blogs, Catholic moms share their faith as 'digital disciples'

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U.S. Bishops Call for ‘Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage’ Surrounding 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Uniting one's heart with God's will brings true freedom, priest says

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US bishops discuss penance, homilies, religious liberty, economy

US Franciscan province offers 'text-a-prayer-intention' service

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Vatican commissions art for display at Venice international exhibition

Vatican official says July trip to Brazil being tailored to new pope

Vatican plans for Year of Faith include hymn, Mass, packed calendar

Veteran New Jersey Educator Named New Principal at Pius X

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Visiting elderly, pope says 'it's wonderful being old'

Vocation, contributions of religious brothers called 'vital to church'

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Voting for new pope to begin March 12

Washington rally brings 2,000 together in support of religious freedom

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When he's not behind home plate, umpire makes serving others a priority

When sharing the faith, keep it simple, joyful, credible, pope says

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Whole church called to enter conclave in prayer, archbishop says

With @Pontifex, pope reaches out to new kind of followers

With faith and sustainable agriculture, nuns feed Salvadoran orphans

Witnessing about the good works made possible by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Women of Grace ignites faith in diocese

Women's Day of Spirituality - Keeping Joy Alive On Our Journey

World offers words of hope, joy to Pope Francis

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Young adults hear the call to works of charity

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‘Enrollment is job one’ for diocesan schools

‘Faith Alive’ ponders obstacles, mercy and importance of Mass

‘Faith Alive’ stirs students to be Jesus to others

‘Feeding the Hungry’ festival benefits Berks Catholic Charities programs, services

‘Get out and vote’ gears up at diocesan parishes

‘Let Religious Freedom Ring’ delivered letters and results

‘Let Religious Freedom Ring’ diocesan initiative to celebrate ‘Fortnight for Freedom’

‘New Realities’ in Catholic High Schools

‘Planning for Dynamic Youth Ministry’ workshop focuses on joy

‘Project Life and Liberty’ launches April 21 to protect religious freedom

‘Services of Eucharist Light’ draw faithful to the Lord

‘Women of Grace’ founder conveys authentic femininity to diocesan women

“A great fraternity and joy …”

“Any one of us is inadequate.”

“During my down time...”

“Follow the Lord’s Call … Don’t be nervous.”

“I didn’t know how they would react.”

“It is ultimately His Will that matters.”

“It never hurts to look into it …”

“It was a culture shock …”

“My greatest surprise was …”

“My parents were very supportive.”

“One of the biggest things I had to realize was …”

“Something about the Blessed Mother …”

“The connection between the Mass & the Priesthood”

“The first time I celebrated Mass …”

“The Greatest Christmas ever!”

“The most enjoyable part …”

“The most intimate moment with Jesus.”

“They open their life to you…”

“Truly a humbling experience … in the confessional.”