The Pope Wants to Hear from Catholics Around the World, and the Listening Process is About to Begin

Pope Francis has announced a Synod of Bishops and called on each Bishop around the world to listen to members of their flock –  including those who are marginalized or who have fallen away from the Church — and get their feedback on issues important to the Catholic Church today.

Students Return to Classrooms as Diocesan Schools Reopen

The hallways of 36 schools in Schuylkill, Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon and Berks counties were alive with the sounds of students getting settled in, and of teachers getting to know their students and beginning lessons. 

Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania Prioritize Safety as Mass Obligation Resumes

Caring for the health, safety and spiritual wellbeing of parishioners and their communities is a priority of all the bishops of Pennsylvania. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, dioceses have made every effort to implement best practices in public health for every aspect of parish life. Each diocese is continuously re-evaluating coronavirus mitigation efforts, frequently consulting with state and federal healthcare experts and constantly monitoring data.

New Documentary Film Chronicles History of Diocese of Allentown

A new documentary on the history of the Diocese of Allentown and its current shepherd, Bishop Alfred Schlert, has arrived just in time to help celebrate the Diocese’s 60^th anniversary year.

Sunday is the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

Sunday is the first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, established as an annual event by Pope Francis.

Going forward, the day will be celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July.