Students in Catholic schools benefit from challenging academics and a faith-based environment. They also are instilled with a strong focus on community service and leadership.  Nadiya Sieger is one example.
 

Elementary students at St. Catharine of Siena School in Reading have been collecting gently used shoes for the past two years.

Betty Milore is a volunteer who's been involved over the years, at various parishes in Schuylkill County.

Seminarian Anh Do Mai’s Thursdays are filled with visiting with Holy Family Manor residents, taking part in group activities, helping transport people from place to place, assisting with spiritual activities, and getting to know them better.

Jason Bach leads a busy and rewarding life as a high school teacher, adjunct college professor, and proud parent of twins. But he also makes time to volunteer as an instructor for the Diocese of Allentown’s One in Christ Marriage Preparation Program.

As your Bishop, I am deeply saddened by the findings in the Grand Jury Report. I sincerely apologize for the past sins and crimes committed by some members of the clergy. I apologize to the survivors of abuse and their loved ones.

Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage includes taking the One in Christ© Marriage Preparation Program. Watch one couple's journey through the program to their wedding day!

Since 2003, the Victim Assistance Coordinator has been providing immediate pastoral care for victims and survivors of sexual abuse and has been helping coordinate counseling, treatment and social-service assistance.

You can make a difference.

Vocations come from all walks of life.

A gift to the Appeal supports the ministries of the Diocese of Allentown to meet the social service and ministerial needs of people in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton and Schuylkill counties.