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Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kicks Off in Berks County
“The least important word in the title is ‘bishop’ because the appeal is about people: the people we serve, the people who do the daily work of providing services and the generous people who make it all possible through their generosity to the appeal,” said Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert as he thanked supporters of the BAA.
DeSales University Inaugurates Father Greenfield as Fourth President
“The education you receive here at DeSales University provides you with an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine the right road to take into your future. You can be the change our world needs at this present moment,” said Father James Greenfield.
Becahi and NDHS Wrestle for Medals at PIAA Tournament
The PIAA Class AAA wrestling tournament was held at the Giant Center, Hershey. Becahi won the state’s Class AAA team title last month and added a third place in the 2018 individual Class AAA championships, which ended March 10.
We Are Remembered
27 Years of Piercing the Darkness of Grief with Christ’s Light
Serrans Gather for Annual Day of Prayer for Vocations
“We have very good young men who are serious about their vocation and make a difference in the seminaries they attend,” said Monsignor David James, addressing Serrans at their annual Day of Prayer for Vocations.
With new document, pope shows holiness is for everyone, speakers say
"Holiness is the most attractive face of the church."
Women Unite Their Suffering With Christ at Retreat
“Suffering is a means to unite ourselves to Christ on the cross. We have all suffered. It is so important to remember that we can’t compare our sufferings to other people’s sufferings,” said Father Allen Hoffa, pastor of St. Joseph, Summit Hill, March 24, to an estimated 110 women during “Preparing Our Souls for Our Savior.”
Services Planned for Divine Mercy Sunday
The first Sunday after Easter, this year April 8, the Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated throughout the Diocese.
Addiction Ministry Encourages Recovery, Spirituality and Hope
“Freedom from the disease is possible. There are a lot of people lost and living the secret of addiction. There is a lot to be hopeful for. Recovery is an awesome thing – but you can’t fight it alone,” said Sarah Martinez, family counselor at Caron Treatment Center, Wernersville.
County Chairpersons Chosen to Help Pilot Bishop’s Annual Appeal
With the theme of “Called to Serve,” the 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA) has announced the chairs in the five counties of the Diocese of Allentown who will pilot the appeal to soar to its goal of raising $5 million to help those in need.
