LATEST NEWS
NFL Pro Talks Addiction and Recovery at DeSales University
Former National Football League player Cris Carter and Joe Ashdale, a talented athlete and alumnus of Father Judge High School, Philadelphia, were on hand at the University Center to share their love of sports and their descent into drugs and alcohol.
Parish Mission at St. Ursula Highlights Eucharistic Miracles
St. Ursula, Fountain Hill offered a parish mission for its 100th anniversary in honor of Jesus Christ that highlighted Eucharistic miracles as the mission launched Palm Sunday evening, April 14.
Compensation Fund for Victims of Abuse Begins Operation
A fund designed to compensate victims for the harm done by some members of the clergy during a dark chapter in the Diocese of Allentown’s history has begun operation. The program will be independent of Diocese and will not be funded by donations.
Chrism Mass and Holy Week
Read Bishop Schlert's homily from the Chrism Mass and browse pictures of Holy Week throughout the diocese.
Advocacy Focus of Ministry with Persons with Disabilities Conference
“It’s impossible to advocate for someone or a cause without educating yourself,” said Jessica McKenty, advocacy director at The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton counties, keynote speaker of the Diocesan Ministry with Persons with Disabilities half-day conference for parish advocates at St. Mary, Kutztown.
Kolbe Academy Prepares to Offer Innovative Education in New School Year
Kolbe Academy is the first Catholic high school in the nation for students battling addiction and participating in recovery from substance and alcohol abuse.
Because We Are Catholic: Bringing the Light of Christ to People Behind Bars
“We just try to bring the love of the Lord to them,” said one of the regular volunteers.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kicks Off in Northampton County
Bishop Schlert kicked off the appeal with an estimated 250 faithful by celebrating Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem. He told the faithful that this year’s BAA, “Because We Are Catholic,” is an ideal way to reach out to the community and serve others on the peripheries and those who are marginalized.
Theology on Tap Gets to Know ‘The Life and Works of C.S. Lewis’
“C.S. Lewis was an eccentric genius. His impact and influence continues to increase every day because he was different,” said Sister Sheila Galligan, theology professor at Immaculata University at Theology on Tap.
An Evening of Divine Mercy
As Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy Sister Gaudia Skass spoke about God, she told the more than 300 faithful gathered at St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield, “Seeing the works of his hands and knowing his final creation is you and me … in a moment of silence in your heart, think what is he like.”
