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2024 Diocesan Pilgrimages to the National Centre for Padre Pio
In the days leading up to St. Padre Pio’s feast day on September 23rd, the Diocese of Allentown hosted two pilgrimages to the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, PA.
Disciple Maker Index Survey Results for the Diocese of Allentown
After collecting 13,272 Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Surveys, the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) created a report of results giving the Diocese of Allentown insight into the attitudes and beliefs, participation, relationships, satisfaction, and demographics of parishioners within the Diocese.<
Bishop Ordains 15 New Permanent Deacons
Bishop Alfred Schlert ordained 15 men to the permanent diaconate at a Mass concelebrated Sept. 14 at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.
Did You Know? Three Insights into the Because We Are Catholic Annual Appeal
The annual Because We Are Catholic Appeal bears great fruit in the Diocese of Allentown. Below, we offer three important facts about the Appeal, shedding some light on the effects and workings of this initiative.
Cathedral Parishioner Rides with Biking for Babies
Becoming a saint is the call of every Catholic, and we can grow in holiness through the ordinary activities of our day, including exercise.
Bishop Schlert Ordains Deacon Von George on the Feast of St. Lawrence
It was on the Feast of St. Lawrence, August 10, 2024, that Bishop Alfred Schlert ordained Von George as the newest deacon for the Diocese of Allentown.
Men’s Conferences: A Day of Faith, Reflection, and Brotherhood
This fall, Catholic men in the Diocese of Allentown have two significant opportunities to deepen their faith, build community, and renew their spiritual lives through events designed specifically for them. These events, scheduled for Saturdays, Sept. 7 and Oct.
Commission for Young Adults Provides Opportunity to ‘Socialize with the Saints’
The Bishop-appointed Commission for Young Adults rolled out the first of its “Socialize with the Saints” events on June 22, on the feast of St. Thomas More, at St. Thomas More Parish, Allentown.
Diocesan Delegates Among Tens of Thousands of Attendees at the National Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Alfred Schlert joined sixteen delegates from the Diocese of Allentown at the National Eucharistic Congress from Wednesday, July 17th to Sunday, July 21st.
