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‘Faith Taking Shape: Early Christianity and the Arts’ Focus of Hesburgh Lecture at DeSales
“The emergence of Christian art was accompanied by criticism of it,” said Dr. Thomas F.X. Noble, professor emeritus of history at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., and a fellow at the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at Notre Dame.
Bishop Schlert Ordains Transitional Deacon
Bishop Alfred Schlert administered the Sacrament of Ordination by ordaining Juan Eduardo Rodriguez a transitional deacon.
Servants to All Benefits from Local Poverty Relief Fund Grant
My Father’s House, operated by Servants to All at 4 S. Centre St., Pottsville, received a $10,000 grant from the Diocese's Local Poverty Relief Fund.
Spotlight on Members of the Commission for Young Adults
Ed Burns, Parishioner of St. Stephen of Hungary, Allentown and Sarah DeArment, Parishioner of St. John the Baptist, Pottsville
Easton Court Catholic Daughters of America to Commemorate Centennial
The Catholic Daughters of America (CDA) Easton Court #358 will mark its 100th anniversary of engaging in the religious, charitable and educational apostolates of the Church – in the original church where it was founded – on Sunday, May 19.
Because We Are Catholic: Lay Advisory Board Oversees Spending of Bishop’s Annual Appeal Donations
As a member of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Trust Advisory Board, Marian Carty of Palmerton helps ensure that every dollar donated to the appeal is spent appropriately.
Bishop Schlert to Ordain Transitional Deacon May 18
Bishop Alfred Schlert will administer the Sacrament of Ordination by ordaining Juan Eduardo Rodriguez a transitional deacon during the Rite of Ordination to the Diaconate Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kicks Off in Schuylkill County
“Because we are Catholic, it is our calling to reach out to those who need it most. No contribution is too small – every dollar makes a difference,” said John Boyer, a BAA trust advisor.
Pro-Life Advocates Gather at Town Hall to Continue Fight for Life
“Here in the early 21st century, the fight for life is on the line,” Michael Ciccocioppo told the 67 pro-life advocates gathered for a Pro-Life Town Hall Tour, one in a series being held across Pennsylvania, at SS. Simon and Jude, Bethlehem.
Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from abuse.
