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Six Parishes Unite for First Regional Religious Education Program in Diocese
Six neighboring Lehigh Valley parishes in the Diocese of Allentown are joining forces to launch a new regional religious education program for children in grades 1-8 and their parents – under the patronage of a newly canonized saint whose life bridges faith and modern culture.
St. Joseph Celebrates 175 Years of Faith in the Panther Valley
To celebrate its 175th anniversary on Aug. 17, St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley in Summit Hill invited a guest homilist – Monsignor Thomas Orsulak, a native son of the region and an expert on the area’s rich history.
2025 Quo Vadis and Fiat Days Retreat – Be Unique and Listen for God’s Calling
On June 23, the Vigil for the Feast Day of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Bishop Schlert celebrated Mass for the opening of Quo Vadis and Fiat Days for the Diocese of Allentown. Over 40 young men and women began the weeklong discernment retreat at St. Mary, Kutztown.
Celebrating Families – ‘Where Saints Begin’ – at NFP Mass
Bishop Alfred Schlert celebrated Mass with families in the Diocese of Allentown on July 20 at St. Catharine of Siena, Reading to kick off National Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week.
Holy Family Senior Living Achieves First-Ever Zero-Deficiency Rating in State Inspection
For the first time in its 60-plus-year history, Holy Family Senior Living (HFSL) in Bethlehem achieved a zero-deficiency rating from the Pennsylvania Department of Health during its annual inspection, meeting the rigorous requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Diocesan Priest Travels to D.C., Appears on USCCB’s ‘Love Means More’ Video Podcast
Father Allen Hoffa – pastor of Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Reading – traveled in early July to the Washington, D.C. studio of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for an interview on their first video podcast discussing the fight against pornography.
Father Eugene Ritz’s Unique Journey as Diocesan Organist and Vicar for Clergy
Among the many hats worn by Father Eugene Ritz, Vicar for Clergy and Judge in the Diocesan Tribunal, is another one that may surprise: He is the diocesan organist for major Masses and events.
Diocese Honors, Thanks ‘Face of the Parish’ Office Staff at Morning Retreats
Parish office staff across the Diocese of Allentown gathered June 24-26 for the first diocesan Parish Office Staff Retreat Days, a chance to reflect on their roles as “the face of the parish,” said Bishop Alfred Schlert, and how they answer God’s call through their daily administrative work.
St. Catharine of Siena, Reading Celebrates 100 Years of Devotion
A century of Catholic devotion and fellowship was celebrated at St. Catharine of Siena Church in Reading on May 18 at a Mass with Bishop Alfred A. Schlert of the Diocese of Allentown, 13 diocesan priests, and hundreds of parishioners in attendance.
Seventy Adults Confirmed into the Church on Pentecost
Seventy adults were confirmed on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, by His Excellency, Bishop Alfred A. Schlert at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown.
