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Thomas Flynn Retiring After 14 Years as President of Alvernia
An important and successful chapter in the history of Alvernia University, Reading will draw to a close Sunday, June 30 with the retirement of Dr. Thomas Flynn, Alvernia’s longest-serving president who guided the college during 14 years of transformative leadership.
Catholic Committee on Scouting Presents Religious Medals and Awards
Twenty youth and the Diocese of Allentown were recognized with medals and awards at the ceremony conducted by the Allentown Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Three Men Ordained Priests for the Diocese of Allentown
Bishop Schlert was the principal celebrant and ordaining prelate for the Mass and Ordination Rite where Deacon Giuseppe Esposito, Deacon John Maria and Deacon Zachary Wehr became priests for Jesus Christ.
Holy Hour for Ordinandi Prays for Priests to be ‘Present’ to God’s People
People may not remember what you said, but they will remember that you were present, that you were present as a priest, and somehow that mattered, that was important, because it is important,” said Father Christopher Butera to three transitional deacons during a Holy Hour on the Vigil of Priest Ordination.
The Movement at Bethlehem Catholic High School Honored for its Charitable Work
“The Movement is a new charity club created by students at Becahi. It was formed with the intention of engaging the students and other members of our community in helping charitable organizations reach their goals, while growing closer as a community,” said faculty moderator Stephen Tomaszewski.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kicks Off with Call to Love Our Neighbors in Carbon County
“The money you give us stands apart from other diocesan money. We put the money where it belongs. Your gifts are limited to stay in the Diocese for specific charitable purposes,” said Paul Acampora, secretary of the Diocesan Secretariat for Stewardship and Development.
Vocation Holy Hour
Bishop Schlert invites families from the Diocese to join him for a Vocation Holy Hour in prayer for the transitional Deacons to be ordained to the priesthood: Rev. Mr. Giuseppe C. Esposito, Rev. Mr. John C. Maria, Rev. Mr. Zachary R. Wehr and Diocesan Act of Consecration to the Blessed Mother; 7 PM – May 31, 2019 at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, 1025 W. Turner St., Allentown. All are Welcome!
Bishop’s Scholar Society Awards $122,000 in Scholarships
The Bishop’s Scholar Awards Ceremony presented scholarships to 129 students based on their academic achievement; their school, parish and community activities; their leadership roles; and recommendations from their principal and their pastor.
Hundreds Participate in Ninth Annual Reading-Berks March for Life
The event included a program at Berks Catholic High School and prayer outside Planned Parenthood, Reading.
Theology on Tap Considers ‘Gender and God’s Plan for Humanity’
“It is a universal call for all of us to love, to self-give and to be loved. Our gender is an intimate part of God’s original plan for creation,” said Sister Geralyn Schmidt, Wide Area Network Coordinator and director of Formation for Wives of the Diaconate Program, Harrisburg Diocese.
