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Bishop Schlert Makes Personal Pledge of Accountability
Bishop Alfred Schlert expressed strong support for new accountability standards for all Bishops following the recent bishops’ meeting in Baltimore. He remains personally committed to preventing abuse, to keeping children safe, and to dealing swiftly and effectively with allegations of misconduct. On prayerful reflection, he has put that commitment into writing as a Pledge to Victims and Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse.
Sister Martha Zammatore Receives Volunteerism Award for Prison Ministry
Sister Martha was presented with a plaque recognizing her work in prison ministry at Northampton County Jail, Easton. The plaque states it is presented “In honor and recognition of your many years of dedicated service to the residents incarcerated at Northampton County Jail. Your service has not gone unnoticed and is appreciated.”
Two Diocesan Schools Awarded SAGE Grants
The schools that received grants are St. Jerome Regional School, Tamaqua and St. Ann School, Emmaus.
Program Focuses on Catholic Response to Same-Sex Attractions and Gender Dysphoria
The experience of same-sex attractions and gender dysphoria, as understood in light of the teachings of the Catholic Church, was the subject of a program offered by the Diocese of Allentown Office of Adult Formation.
Because We Are Catholic: Parish Family Practices Works of Mercy
Members of the parish and school families at Sacred Heart, Bath, are coming together to assist those in need with a program they call Helping Hands.
Keys to a Powerful Prayer Life’ Focus of Theology on Tap Session
“Mary is our warrior Queen. We can go to her with anything and she will fight for us,” said Eva Gontis, presenting “Mary’s Toolbox: Keys to a Powerful Prayer Life” at a Theology on Tap session Nov. 12 at Hops at the Paddock, Allentown.
Support Pours in for Berks Catholic Student Battling Cancer
Team 17 Strong supports Anthony Myers, a sophomore at Berks Catholic High School, Reading, who has been diagnosed with a stage three malignant brain tumor after suffering seizures.
Men’s Conference Beckons Them to ‘Spiritual Combat: Armed with the Spirit’
An estimated 600 men participated in the Diocesan Men’s Conference “Spiritual Combat: Armed with the Spirit,” at DeSales University, Center Valley
Bishop Schlert Supports Strong Measures to Hold Bishops Accountable
Click on the headline above to read Bishop Schlert's statement about his strong support of Bishop accountability measures and other issues discussed at this week’s meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:
Because We Are Catholic: School Students Saving Soles
Elementary students at St. Catharine of Siena School in Reading are helping the needy while at the same time learning lessons about economics and world affairs.
