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An Inspiring Diocesan Event for Teens with Father Patrick Baikauskas

“If our relationship with God is truly the most important relationship in our life, why don't our daily lives reflect that? If God has a plan for us, then why do we go about making plans without Him?

Diocesan Meeting Draws Together Pro-Life Leaders

The evening began in a basement, which reminded us of that moment in "the upper room." There we were, as pro-life leaders, united in one place on Pentecost, the "Birthday of the Church," and the day on which the Holy Spirit was poured out.

Diocese Records Over 13,000 DMI Survey Responses

The results for the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey, conducted this past Lent, have been collected. The team at Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) has diligently input 2,044 paper surveys.

Scout Awards Recognize Achievements in Spiritual Growth and Christian Leadership

Twenty-eight youths and two adults were recognized by the Allentown Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting for their achievements and contributions to Catholic Scouting in an award ceremony May 19 at Kutztown University’s St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center.

Bishop Schlert Consecrates Sacred Vessels at Holy Hour for Ordinandi

Five sets of sacred vessels were consecrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert on Friday, May 31st, during the Holy Hour and Vespers for the Ordinandi at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.

Historic Moment as Five Priests are Ordained in the Diocese

The Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena overflowed with the faithful on Saturday, June 1st, for the Ordination Mass of five new priests.

Bishop Schlert Celebrates Homeschooling Mass of Thanksgiving

"You study many subjects and many things in your academic year, but remember that while you are studying those things, our Lord is also writing in your hearts about the love He has for you," said Bishop Alfred Schlert in his homily at the Homeschooling Mass of Thanksgiving on Wednesday, May 22nd.