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Camino Farms: A Camp for Those with Special Needs, A Place of Hope and Renewal for All
On September 17, 2024, Pierce and Katie Keating held a soft launch event revealing the plans for Camino Farms, a homestead in Barto, PA. If it be God’s will, they will open in January of 2026.
Despite Rainy Weather, Pro-Life Advocates March in Harrisburg
Pouring rain did not keep more than 5,000 pro-life advocates of all ages from marching on the Pennsylvania state capital for the Fourth Annual Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg on Sept. 23.
Despite Rainy Weather, Pro-Life Advocates March in Harrisburg
Pouring rain did not keep more than 5,000 pro-life advocates of all ages from marching on the Pennsylvania state capital for the Fourth Annual Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg on Sept. 23.
A Joyful Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage
In a joyous affirmation of the Sacrament of Matrimony, over 200 couples, attended by family members and friends, gathered at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown, on Sept. 22 for the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass.
United Hearts Life Mission Raises Funds Through Matt Maher Concert
The United Hearts Life Mission (UHLM), a newly founded nonprofit that aims to provide “whole women's healthcare,” held a once-in-a-lifetime concert fundraiser Sept. 15 at Notre Dame High School, Easton, with Grammy-award-winning contemporary Christian artist Matt Maher.
Bishop Blesses St. Januarius Medallions to be Received by Blood Donors
Parishes across the Diocese of Allentown are encouraging the faithful to donate blood as the Diocese partners with Miller-Keystone Blood Center to ease a critical blood shortage in the region.
St. Monica Ministry Offers Hope and Love
On the Feast of St. Monica, Aug. 27, 120 members of parishes from across the Diocese of Allentown attended the St. Monica Ministry Mass celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Hellertown.
Pilgrims Travel Across States to Celebrate Feast Day of Padre Pio
Around 1,000 pilgrims celebrated Mass with Bishop Alfred Schlert on Sept. 23, the Feast Day of St. Pius of Pietrelcina – affectionately known to many simply as Padre Pio – at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto.
President of U.S. Bishops Celebrates Mass in Diocese of Allentown
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) traveled to the Diocese of Allentown Sept. 15 to celebrate Mass at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto.
The Importance of Marian Feast Days Discussed on Blessed Mother’s Birthday
Catholics around the world celebrated the birthday of the Blessed Mother on Sept. 8. In our area, parishioners from the Diocese of Allentown were invited to a special event at Assumption BVM, Bethlehem, focused on Marian feast days and the importance of Mary in our lives as Catholics.
