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Bishop Schlert Welcomed at First of Five Deanery Masses
Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert celebrated Mass Sept. 19 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton with priests and deacons serving the Northampton Deanery.
The date also marked Bishop Schlert’s 30th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
Married Couples Honored for Nearly 6,000 Years of Marriage
“It’s worth it to pray together. You really do grow in love,” said Monica Prudente, parishioner of Assumption BVM, Slatington, who with her husband, Paul, observed 50 years of marriage this year and want others to know “it can be done.”
Bishops called to be humble shepherds, not lonely masters, pope says
A bishop's discernment is a "community action" that cannot disregard "the richness of the opinion of his priests, deacons, the people of God and those who can offer a useful contribution," the pope said Sept. 14 at the end of the annual Vatican training for new bishops.
Diocese of Allentown Has a Rich, Faith-Filled History
As Bishop Alfred Schlert and the Diocese look toward the future, the rich, faith-filled history of the Diocese will no doubt shine a light as a beacon of hope for the future.
Ignatian Spirituality Day of Reflection for Hispanic Ministry
A Day of Reflection on the Ignatian Spirituality in Spanish, sponsored by the Office of Hispanic Affairs was offered on Saturday Sept. 9
Faithful Foresee New Shepherd will be Proactive and Lead with Humility
After witnessing Bishop Alfred Schlert elevated to the Bishop of Allentown during his Rite of Ordination and Installation, friends, family and faithful expect the Diocesan son to steer the five-county Diocese with a gentle spirit.
Former NFL Star Wraps Up Summer Series About Faith on the Job
Mike Guman, vice president of Oppenheimer Funds and former NFL player for the Los Angeles Rams 1980-88, was the featured speaker at a presentation that wrapped up the summer series of Theology on Tap.
Combined Choirs of the Cathedral Honor Mary with Marian Concert
The Combined Choirs of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown performed a Marian Concert Aug. 13 in tribute of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.
Eclipse thrills, inspires viewers to admire the precision of creation
"Awesome. God's amazing," said Jane Irwin, a science teacher at Sts. Peter and Paul School in Hopkinsville, Ky.
Being legally blind doesn't hinder Catholic priest in serving his flock
A visitor attending Mass at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church might not notice anything unusual about the celebrant. But Father Bernard J. Ezaki has been legally blind since birth.
