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Serra Clubs Fete Newly Ordained Father Hutta at Celebratory Dinner
“The love of God, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the communion of the Holy Spirt – if you have that, you are a powerhouse, and you were ordained to be a powerhouse,” Bishop Emeritus Edward Cullen told Father Hutta.
A Message from Bishop Schlert
My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As you may have heard, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has delayed the release of an expected Grand Jury Report on clergy sexual abuse in six Pennsylvania dioceses, including the Diocese of Allentown. It is unknown how long the Court’s order will remain in place. I want you to know that the Diocese of Allentown has always cooperated with the Office of the Attorney General and the Grand Jury process. Neither I, nor the Diocese, nor any diocesan official has attempted to block or delay release of the Report. I will be addressing the topic of clergy abuse in more detail after the Grand Jury Report is released. Please join me in praying for the victims and survivors, and for all those hurt by child abuse, wherever it occurs in society. With an assurance of my prayers for you and your families, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Bishop Alfred A. Schlert
Apostles of Jesus Missionaries Mark Golden Jubilee
“Allentown is actually our mother Diocese in the United States because it was from here that we started and spread to the rest of the Dioceses throughout the country,” said Regional Superior Father Augustine Idra is stationed at the AJ’s Regional Office Headquarters and USA Mission Office Headquarters in Northampton.
St. Jane Frances de Chantal Initiates Wednesday Confession to Better Serve Young Adults
“I am happy to be able to offer confessions during the week,” said Father David Anthony, assistant pastor of St. Jane Frances de Chantal.
Bishop Alfred Schlert has issued a statement on immigration
Reasonable people may disagree over the best ways to control illegal immigration to the United States. It is hard to disagree, however, with the growing chorus of voices from both sides of the political aisle, and from religious leaders of many faiths, that we should not be solving this problem by taking children from their parents at the border.
Bishop Schlert Celebrates Corpus Christi Mass at the State Correctional Institution-Mahanoy
Bishop Schlert talked about regardless of where the inmates came from, they are part of his flock and he brings the love of the entire Diocese with him.
THE A.D. TIMES Receives Two National Awards
The newspaper of the Diocese of Allentown, received two awards in the Catholic Press Association (CPA) 2018 Catholic Press Awards, announced June 15.
Catholic Committee on Scouting Presents Religious Medals and Awards
Twenty-six youth, one adult and the Diocese of Allentown were recognized with medals and awards at the ceremony conducted by the Allentown Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Biggest danger in life is fear, settling for less, pope says
The biggest dangers are being unwilling to find a way to adapt, mediocrity by settling for the status quo, and fear, he said at his general audience in St. Peter's Square June 13.
Pope advances sainthood cause for Mexican mother, Argentine martyrs
Pope Francis issued decrees advancing the sainthood cause of four candidates, including a widowed mother of nine from Mexico, who founded groups for laypeople as well as two religious congregations.
