Marian Concert for 100th anniversary of Fatima

By TARA CONNOLLY Staff writer

The Combined Choirs of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena will perform a Marian Concert Sunday, Aug. 13 in tribute of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.

Beverly McDevitt, director of the cathedral and diocesan choirs, said the performance will reflect the message of the Blessed Virgin Mary who appeared to three little shepherds in Fatima, Portugal and entrusted them to pray for world peace and convert sinners.

Diocesan delegates challenged, inspired at Convocation of Catholic Leaders

By TAMI QUIGLEY Staff writer

A delegation from the Diocese of Allentown was among the approximately 3,500 delegates from across the country attending the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders (CCL): The Joy of the Gospel in America” July 1-4 in Orlando, Florida.

Bishop-elect Alfred Schlert attended, as well as: Mary Fran Hartigan, secretary of the diocesan Secretariat for Catholic Life and Evangelization; Paul Acampora, secretary of the diocesan Secretariat for Stewardship and Development; and Bernarda Liriano, director of the diocesan Office of Hispanic Affairs.

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