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Bishop Schlert Bestows Ministry of Lector on 16 Diaconate Candidates
The Rite of Ministry of Lector was conferred on 16 candidates for the permanent diaconate in the Diocese of Allentown, the class of 2028 cohort, by Bishop Alfred Schlert, Jan. 5 at the Cathedral of St.
Holy Family Senior Living Unveils Statue of the Holy Family in Honor of Bishop Schlert
On Dec. 6, 2024, Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem, dedicated their new statue of the Holy Family to our Shepherd, Bishop Alfred A. Schlert. The statue overlooks the entrance of the campus, inspiring hope in everyone who arrives.
How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence During the 2025 Jubilee
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Filipino Catholic Community Gathers for 20th Simbang Gabi in Diocese
A Filipino tradition rooted in the 16th century, the nine-day novena of Masses known as Simbang Gabi was held from Dec. 14 through Dec. 23, 2024, at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton.
ACCHS 5k Run Becomes an Opportunity for Mercy
On Oct. 12, Allentown Central Catholic High School (ACCHS) students, teachers, staff, parents, and alums, and members of the Allentown community gathered for their third annual 5k walk/run at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown to raise money for ACCHS athletics and the Central City Project.
A Reflection by Archbishop José H. Gomez: Finding God in the Wildfires
Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, shares encouraging words with the people of his community who are suffering from the loss caused by the California wildfires.
Hope: What Is It, and Why Should I Bother?
When you see “be hopeful” stamped in cursive on a Hobby Lobby mug, do you ever find yourself asking: why should I be? Sometimes, the stressors in our lives are big enough that a cheery mug message can’t perk us up.
Love of Catholic Education Celebrated for Third Year with Song
To celebrate National Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26-Feb.
A Shepherd with the Smell of Sheep: A Private Meeting with Pope Francis
During the summer of 2024, my family and I went to visit my uncles and cousins, who live in Milan, Italy.
Jesus Our Savior: The Reason for Our Jubilee Year of Hope!
The day after the celebration of the birth of Christ we were asked to look beyond the time of His own death and Resurrection to the death of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. St. Stephen, the martyr, made himself vulnerable to martyrdom, as did Jesus by becoming man.
