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An Advent Q&A with Bishop Schlert

During Advent, we prepare to celebrate Christmas, the Solemnity of the Nativity. Why does the Church give us four weeks to prepare for this celebration?

Learning to Wait in Advent

By Deacon Christopher May

“Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.” — John 14:23b

Men Answer Call to Holiness at Diocesan Men’s Conference

Over 500 men gathered Nov. 18 at DeSales University, Center Valley for the 12th annual men’s conference sponsored by the Diocese of Allentown Commission for Men.

“Walkthrough” Sheds Light on Mass Parts, Including One Catholics Rarely See

Holy Mass is our central act of worship as Catholics, and the more we understand it, the more it can be personally and spiritually relevant to us.

“Walkthrough” Sheds Light on Mass Parts, Including One Catholics Rarely See

Holy Mass is our central act of worship as Catholics, and the more we understand it, the more it can be personally and spiritually relevant to us.

Bath Pastor Invested as Deputy Chaplain in Order of Malta

Father Christopher Butera, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bath, was invested as a Deputy Chaplain for the Sovereign Military Order of Malta during a Mass Nov. 9 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York.

Bishop Alfred Schlert, a Chaplain of the order, was main celebrant of the Mass.

A Special Collection to Help the Poor, in This Season of Thanksgiving

As we look ahead to Thanksgiving with family and friends, the annual diocesan Poverty Relief Fund Collection provides an opportunity to help the less fortunate in our Diocese.

The collection will be held in parishes the weekend of Nov. 18-19.

Confirmation Retreats Help Young Catholics say ‘Yes’ to Holy Spirit

By Jennifer Russell

Young adults from across the Diocese of Allentown are preparing to be confirmed in the Church. To assist with this formation, the Diocese has enlisted NET Ministries to bring confirmation candidates closer to the Holy Spirit.

All Souls Day and the Distinctively Catholic Practice of Praying for the Dead

Immediately following the Solemnity of All Saints, which honors the members of the Church Triumphant in Heaven, Catholics celebrate All Souls Day, commemorating the Church Suffering in Purgatory. All Souls reminds us of a distinctive and important Catholic practice: praying for the dead.