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Cardinal Ribat Brings Lenten Message and Gratitude to Holy Family
“We must pray for true repentance, changes of minds and changes of heart so Lent will be a fruitful blessing in the Church,” said Cardinal John Ribat, archbishop of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, at Holy Family, Nazareth.
St. John the Baptist, Pottsville Experiences Lenten ‘Holiness Revolution’
“Holiness is being transformed to be like Jesus. Pray God reveals to you how he sees a person. I’m so excited God continues to transform my life,” said Dan DeMatte, an international speaker and best-selling Catholic author.
Catholics are called to be welcoming of all
The Church is accepting of everyone, but being ‘welcomed’ does not exempt someone from living in accord with Church doctrines. This means that homosexual people are called to be chaste. The same is true for unmarried heterosexual people. Also, within the sacrament of marriage, husbands and wives are called to be faithful to each other, to be chaste in their fidelity to one another.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Makes a Difference in So Many Lives
An estimated 200 faithful kicked off BAA which is themed this year as 'Because We Are Catholic,' bringing the light of Christ to each other and our communities.
A New Permanent Diaconate Class is on the Horizon for the Diocese
The Diocese of Allentown has invited more than 20 men to a time of aspirancy to discern a vocation to the permanent diaconate.
Convocation of Permanent Diaconate Marks Golden Anniversary
The 2018 Convocation of the Order of the Holy Order of Deacons was a day of prayerful reflection and discussion for permanent deacons and their wives in the Diocese of Allentown, as the Sept. 22 convocation at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown, spotlighted the golden anniversary of the permanent diaconate.
Because We Are Catholic: Reaching Out to a Community in Need
In a time of family crisis, people in the Easton area can turn to St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, where dedicated parishioners are available to listen, and to provide financial help.
‘Healing Our Church’ Groups Meeting Across the Diocese
“Many people have told me they would like a forum to discuss their reactions to the crisis in the comfort of their home parish,” said Bishop Alfred Schlert. “We are sponsoring this program to encourage prayerful reflection on the crisis, on Scripture and on our path forward as a Roman Catholic family of faith.”
Prison Ministry – ‘When we minister to them we minister to Christ’
“We’re there to bring Christ to them – we’re not counselors. Sometimes just a little prayer can provide a spark that can lead to healing,” said Fr. Jason Stokes, Catholic chaplain at FCI-Schuylkill, (Federal Correctional Institution).
‘Faith and Spirits’ Gets to Know the ‘Other’ St. Francis
St. Francis de Sales is equally relevant to the Catholic Church as is St. Francis of Assisi. The faithful learned more about the 16th century bishop and doctor of the church March 18 during “Faith and Spirits.”
