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Bishop Barron: Now is the Time to Stay and Fight
In his new book, one of America’s best-known Bishops has a message for Catholics who are thinking about leaving the Church because of the clergy sexual abuse scandal: Now is not the time to leave, but to stay and fight, on behalf of yourselves, and on behalf of those who have suffered abuse.
Compliance by the Numbers
Summary of Child Safety and Compliance Activities in the Past Year
Because We Are Catholic: Priest Answers Call to Serve in Military
Father James Harper (right) shakes hands with Lt. Charles M. Banks, Jr of the U.S.Navy after being sworn into military service August 9 in the chapel at St. Thomas More, Allentown.
Quo Vadis and Fiat Days Call Young Men and Women to Discernment
The Blessed Mother and the archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel and St. Raphael guided 91 young men and women discerning their life’s path July 14-18 during 2019 Quo Vadis and Fiat Days at DeSales University, Center Valley.
Bethlehem Catholic Seniors Winners in Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Essay Contest
Three members of the Bethlehem Catholic High School class of 2019 took top honors in the senior high category of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Essay Contest.
Because We Are Catholic: Helping Women Build New Lives After Prison
Clare of Assisi House is a transitional house for women who want to put their crimes and their prison experience behind them, where they can put the pieces of their life back together, learn new life skills, and work to claim their place as a law-abiding member of the community.
United Way Day of Caring
Participants spruced up Ecumenical Kitchen and Chew Street Community Center of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown.
Theology on Tap Unlocks Power of Gospel with ‘Five Keys’
The five keys to unlock the power of the Gospel and experience freedom are: repentance and faith, forgiveness, renunciation, authority, and the Father’s blessing, said Meghan Cokeley, director of Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Three Parishioners of St. Ignatius Loyola Honored as Eagle Scouts
Daniel Fulop, James Hornickle and Gregory Schwenk were honored together. To receive the Eagle Scout award, each scout organized and carried out a project to benefit his community.
Spotlight on Members of the Commission for Young Adults
Andrew Ivankovits, Parishioner of Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown; and Meredith Corrales, Parishioner of St. Joseph, Frackville.
