LATEST NEWS
Seventy Adults Confirmed into the Church on Pentecost
Seventy adults were confirmed on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, by His Excellency, Bishop Alfred A. Schlert at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown.
St. Ambrose Welcome Bags Offer a Place to Call Home
“Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received” (1 Peter 4:9-10).
Father Osei Ababio Receives Master’s Degree and Comeback Award
Father George Osei Ababio is one of over 550 members of the Class of 2025 of Alvernia University, Reading.
Bishop Schlert Receives the Relic of Il Volto Santo for Enthronement at the National Centre for Padre Pio
His Excellency Bishop Alfred Schlert traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Volto Santo in Manoppello, Italy, this past week with Nick Gibboni, Executive Director of the National Centre for Padre Pio, to both venerate and receive the authentic relic image of the "Il Volto Santo," the Holy Veil th
The Diocese Launches NFP Awareness Week with Family Mass Celebrated by Bishop Schlert
On Sunday, July 20th, the Natural Family Planning Task Force of the Diocese of Allentown will host a Family Mass to be celebrated at St. Catharine of Siena, Reading, at 11:30 a.m. by His Excellency Bishop Alfred A. Schlert to mark the beginning of the U.S.
Finding Hope in Every Stage of Life through the Seven Sacraments
Hope is a gift from God which fosters within us a deep and appropriate desire for Him. Some of our greatest gifts of hope – during this Jubilee Year of Hope and always – are the seven Sacraments.
Parishes Take Action to Build Disciples, Priests Benefit from ‘Called for More’
Parish cry rooms, young adult activities, and even priest’s homilies have seen improvements thanks to the Diocese of Allentown’s partnership with Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI).
Diocese of Allentown Golf Tournament Assists Seminarians and Catholic School Students
“My support for the annual Diocese of Allentown Golf Tournament comes from a deep personal belief in our Diocese’s mission,” said Eric Wiegand, CFP®, Senior Vice President, River Wealth Advisors, and Co-chair, Diocese of Allentown Golf Tournament.
Garden of Light Event ‘in Remembrance of Your Children’
As members of the Diocese of Allentown moved through May, which was dedicated to Our Blessed Mother Mary and her motherhood, mothers were celebrated in various parishes and events. However, this was a difficult time for those around us who lost a child.
The Mystery and Devotion of ‘Il Volto Santo’
“Il Volto Santo,” or “the Holy Face,” is one of the most revered relics in Christianity, enshrined in the Basilica of the Volto Santo in Manoppello, Italy. This delicate veil, measuring approximately 17.5 cm by 24 cm, bears an image of the true face of Jesus Christ.
