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Bishop Schlert Blesses New Media Center at St. Ann School, Emmaus
“My hope is that the new media center will provide our students with the opportunity to work collaboratively, problem-solve, and engage in a hands-on learning experience while working through the creative process to produce a broadcast that benefits our school community,” ,” said Principal Diana Kile.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations: Praying for More Men and Women to Respond to the Call
Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert led the faithful praying to the Lord to send more laborers to the priesthood and religious life during a Mass highlighting World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
‘Forgotten’ Holy Spirit Spotlighted at Faith and Spirits session
“Prayer is crucial. Prayer is our treasure chest of hope, and we need more of the Holy Spirit, we need more hope..,” said Deacon Anthony Campanell, presenting “The Forgotten Person of the Trinity” at Faith and Spirits
Second Annual Diocesan Women’s Conference
Women of all ages are invited to the event on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at DeSales University. Don't miss this opportunity to discover who God made you to be.
Alvernia Hesburgh Lecture: ‘Pope Francis: Herald of a Global Church’
“His outreach to those on the margins, going to the peripheries – where are they rooted?” asked Dr. Peter Casarella of the Buenos Aires, Argentina native of Italian descent who is also the first Jesuit Pope at the McGlinn Conference Center, adjacent to Alvernia University, Reading.
Theology on Tap Explores Salesian Spirituality
“We all have crosses to carry and we all have imperfections – don’t deny them – embrace them. Don’t let weaknesses or sinfulness define you. Salesian spirituality is about practicing the virtue that opposes it,” said Father Timothy McIntire, during Theology on Tap at Hops at the Paddock, Allentown.
‘Together in Holiness’ Calls Couples to Selflessness and More Prayer
“If you are not praying with your spouse – make that change. You are missing powers and grace only God can give you. And don’t make it complicated,” said Joy Pinto, host of EWTN’s “At Home with Jim and Joy” and executive director of Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center, Alabama.
Hope at the Center of Mass of Healing and Remembrance
“We’re all wounded healers,” said Father Patrick Lamb, pastor of Queenship of Mary.
New Early Learning Center at Immaculate Conception School, Pen Argyl
The school community of Immaculate Conception School, Pen Argyl is celebrating the new school building for the new Early Learning Center. The new building will provide educational experiences for children of preschool age, kindergarten and first grade.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kicks Off in Lehigh County
“In the Diocese of Allentown we really want to make and keep a promise that your gifts are used specifically in service to children, families, and adults through Catholic Charities, Catholic schools, Catholic Senior Housing, as well as vocations efforts, and Catholic Life and Evangelization ministries,” said Paul Acampora, secretary of the Diocesan Secretariat for Stewardship and Development.
