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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.
‘Conversations with Joe’ Celebrates Friendships and Living with Christ
Ron Shegda, parishioner of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown, focuses the book on conversations with Joe Gossé, a dear friend of Shegda’s and parishioner in the Diocese who died Sept. 26, 2000.
Bishop Schlert Highlights ‘Domestic Church’ at Homeschool Mass
“The home is a place to encounter God, receive answers to prayers, sometimes suffer and say yes to God’s will. It’s a place of healing among families,” said Bishop Schlert, principal celebrant and homilist of the Homeschool Mass at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.
Diocesan Preschool and Religious Educator in Need of a Kidney
Grace Smith's family is seeking persons interested in being tested as a direct donor for Smith – even if they don’t share the same blood type or ultimately are not a match.
‘The Lost Art of Listening’ Focus of Theology on Tap Session
“To allow myself to be enriched by you, I have to listen to you,” said Augustinian Father Arthur Purcaro, vice president of mission and ministry at Villanova University, Philadelphia.
21 Teams Compete at Diocesan CYO Track and Field Meet
The meet was held May 18 at Notre Dame High School, Easton.
Serrans Honor Newly Ordained as Agents of Healing and Hope
“The greatest thing you get to do is feed God’s people, and you get to feed them with the greatest gift ever,” said Father Bortz, guest speaker at the celebration for the newly ordained priests – Father John Maria, Father Giuseppe Esposito and Father Zachary Wehr.
Clare of Assisi House a Beacon of Hope for Women after Prison
“It is yet another example of the good work that is done every day in the name of Christ, and that is so essential in our society,” said Bishop Alfred Schlert, who visited the facility for a tour, luncheon and to meet staff and residents.
Spotlight on Members of the Commission for Young Adults
John Pellosie, Parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield and Emily Whalen, Parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield
