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‘Day of Prayer for Vocations’ highlights journeys to priesthood
“Sometimes we priests are very blessed by the holiness of the people to whom we minister and they voice for us God’s love. This is a reason for us to thank all of you, in the Serra Club, for your care for us and for Jesus’ holy church,” said Father Lucien Longtin, a Jesuit priest for more than 50 years, May 6 during the Serra Clubs of the Diocese of Allentown Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Diocesan schools respond to changing demographics
“Word travels that we are a welcoming environment and that we celebrate diversity.”
Resurrection of the body is ‘a joy we can’t describe’
What happens to us after death? Do we have our bodies or does just our spirit live on? Did Jesus rise bodily?
Parish respect life committees and advocates for persons with disabilities reflect on joy of life
“We are all ‘our brother’s keeper.’ There are so many areas where we must respect life,” said Father John Pendzick, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, April 4 during “Evening of Reflection and Fellowship for Parish Respect Life Coordinators/Committees and Parish Advocates for Persons with Disabilities.”
250 participate in seventh annual Reading/Berks March for Life
Two-hundred-fifty people stood up for life by participating in the seventh annual Reading/Berks March for Life, “Power of One” April 30 at Berks Catholic High School (BCHS), Reading.
Marriage, divorce and annulments focus of apologetics forum
“Consent makes marriage,” Msgr. Victor Finelli said presenting “Marriage, Divorce and Annulments: What Does the Church Really Teach?” the latest session in the diocesan Office of Adult Formation’s series “Apologetics Forum: The Catholic Faith Explained.”
Bishop’s Catholic Scholar Society Awards Ceremony honors students, alumni
A celebration of faith and learning was the focus of the Bishop’s Catholic Scholar Society Awards Ceremony, which honored some of the diocese’s brightest school stars April 29 at Berks Catholic High School, Reading. For the fifth year the event – which drew more than 480 people – included the Bishop’s Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award.
Bishop Cullen to ordain John Hutta transitional deacon May 20
This spring a seminarian will be ordained a transitional deacon on his vocational journey to the priesthood in the Diocese of Allentown. Bishop Emeritus of Allentown Edward Cullen will ordain John Hutta II at the Diaconate Ordination during a ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown Saturday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m.
‘Faith and Spirits’ reflects on Fatima apparitions as canonizations near
“The essence of Fatima is holiness. These children were given special graces, but more importantly they are examples to us,” said David Carollo, executive director of the World Apostolate of Fatima USA during the adult speaker series “Faith and Spirits.” Carollo presented “The Secrets of Fatima” at Allentown Brew Works with more than 60 adults in light of the approaching canonization of visionaries Francisco and Jacinta Marto on Saturday, May 13 in Portugal.
New parish hall blessed at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Allentown
It was a great day for the pastor and people of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Allentown, as Msgr. Victor Finelli, pastor, blessed the brand-new parish hall.
