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Eucharistic Glory Holy Hours for 65th Anniversary Start March 26

Everyone is invited to join parishes across the Diocese of Allentown for Eucharistic Glory Holy Hours in celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Diocese, in preparation for the Diocesan Eucharistic Consecration.

Family Donates Olive Oil from Italy for This Year’s Chrism Mass

Sacred oil is used for the Sacraments in every parish in the Diocese of Allentown, and that oil is consecrated each year at the Chrism Mass on the Wednesday of Holy Week.

Two Days of Disability Ministry Training Open to All April 21-22

All persons – of any age and with any disability – have a home in the Church.

Married Couples Laugh and Learn at Diocesan Winery Date Night

Fine wine, salami rosettes, jokes about messy kitchens, and profound truths about the human person — these were all on offer at the Diocesan Married Couples Date Night.

Jubilee Year Spiritual Initiative: Eucharistic Glory Holy Hours

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

‘Make a Joyful Noise’: Four Years of Faith, Community, and Generosity

For the fourth consecutive year, the “Make a Joyful Noise” fundraising campaign united parishioners, families, alumni, and friends in joyful support of Catholic education across the Diocese of Allentown.

‘The Hail Mary’ Film Premieres as ‘a Great Act of Faith’

A red carpet premiere was held in the brown and gold halls of Bethlehem Catholic High School on Feb. 21.

‘Wall Breaking’ a New Beginning for John Paul II Center Special Blends Café

Beneath the skeletal, industrial canopy of the American House on 354 Penn St., a new chapter of community revitalization began on Feb. 25, as leaders gathered amid the grit and promise of a building in transition.

Mothers Encouraged to ‘Fill Your Cup’ at Retreat

Despite the impending snow predicted from winter storm Fern as it barreled toward northeastern Pennsylvania, more than 40 mothers from across the Diocese participated in the “Fill Your Cup” retreat to rest and be restored. Held on Jan.

Lent's CRS Rice Bowl Collection More Critical Than Ever After USAID Cuts

“Are you leaving, too?"

The question, said Abena Amedormey – country representative for Catholic Relief Services in the west African nation of Ghana – came to CRS workers as they visited communities they serve after a January 2025 freeze on all U.S. foreign aid.