Join us as we celebrate the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass from the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena with Bishop Alfred Schlert!

What does it mean to consume the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass?

Is the Holy Eucharist just a symbol?

What is “Real Presence” anyway?

Rev. Mr. Philip J. Maas was ordained a priest by Bishop Alfred Schlert at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5, at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.

Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

Catholic Charities receives 300 phone calls every week from people seeking assistance. 

This is a depiction of the Christmas story from St. Luke's Gospel.

Bishop Schlert was with bishops from New Jersey and Pennsylvania who were making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican.

Bishop Alfred Schlert attended the Mass as part of his pilgrimage to Rome called an Ad Limina visit.

She explains that giving your time to volunteer results in grace from serving others.