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Knights of Columbus special “Novena for Repentance, Renewal and Rebuilding”
Prayer must guide and inform the bishops meeting in Rome and the urgent renewal needed in dioceses and parishes around the world. So we invite you and your families to join the Knights of Columbus in praying a special “Novena for Repentance, Renewal and Rebuilding” from Feb. 20-28. Together, our prayers will make a difference.
Statement by Bishop Alfred Schlert on Vatican’s McCarrick Decision
The Holy Father’s decision to defrock former Archbishop Theodore McCarrick demonstrates the Church’s strong resolve to right the wrongs associated with past clergy sexual abuse. Click on the headline above to read the whole statement.
Diocese Names New Chancellor of Education
Dr. Brooke Cortese Tesche has been named the new leader of the Diocese of Allentown school system.
Because We Are Catholic: High School Students Serve as Pallbearers for Those in Need
A group of Berks Catholic High School students has found a unique way to live their Catholic faith by providing service to others: acting as pallbearers at funerals.
Two Diocesan Schools Awarded Platinum Status from Catholic Relief Services
Mercy School for Special Learning, Allentown and Marian High School Tamaqua were named Global High Schools for Catholic Relief Services. The platinum level is the highest level as a Global High School and the diocesan schools are two of the only five platinum level schools on the East Coast.
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Because We Are Catholic: Berks Catholic's pallbearer ministry
A group of Berks Catholic High School students has found a unique way to live their Catholic faith by providing service to others: acting as pallbearers at funerals.