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Beaches, Buckets, and Basilicas: Listen to the Next Episode of Ready, Willing, & Able
In this month's episode of “Ready, Willing, & Able,” Genevieve O'Connor M.F.A, M.T.S. asks Diocesan Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Zelenda Hodgskin, how to rescue our focus on faith when summer swoops in to ruin our routines.
Generosity of the Faithful Brings Hope to the Needy Across the Diocese
The 2024 annual Poverty Relief Fund Second Collection which supports individuals and families in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill Counties, raised over $90,000 in contributions.
Overcoming the Odds with Jesus
Dr. Eugene Decker, D.O. shared “My Story: A Faith Journey” on April 22 at his parish, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton. Decker works as a family physician within St. Luke’s University Health Network, and as the medical director at DeSales University, Center Valley.
Students at Kutztown University Newman Center Create Mural of 18 Saints
Kutztown University students gathered after Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27 to dedicate a new mural they created on the wall of the St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center on campus.
Newly Ordained Priest a Grace for the Diocese
The days leading up to June 8, the Solemnity of Pentecost, were filled with graces for the universal Church and, most particularly, for the Diocese of Allentown.
How Chickens Are Teaching a Pastor About Himself and God’s Creation
A pastor spends a lot of time looking after the spiritual well-being of his parishioners. You might call it ‘caring for the flock’.
Lately, Msgr. Victor Finelli, Pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Orefield, has added a new dimension to that phrase.
Anointing of the Sick Mass Brings Healing and Hope to Schuylkill County
Christine Darosh of Cressona came because of the health problems she has been having since retiring two years ago.
“Honestly, I never thought this would be a Sacrament that I would need,” she said. “I came hoping that the Holy Spirit will come to me and heal me.”
Catholic Mom Writes Heroic Priest into New Novel
Sarah Robsdottir, a Catholic convert and homeschooling mom of seven sons from the Diocese of Allentown, has just released a new fictional novel, “Joan of Arkansas” – the story of an at-risk teen who battles adversity with the help of her patron saint.
Father Keith A. Mathur Honored with Ave Maria Award at Notre Dame High School Gala
On May 3, hours before Sovereignty won the 151st Kentucky Derby, Father Keith A.
Bishop Schlert Celebrates Memorial Day Mass and Blesses New Mausoleum
Since the Civil War, Americans have gathered at cemeteries in spring to honor those who have died defending our country.
