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Bishop Schlert expresses optimism that Conference Leaders will Convey Bishops’ Desire for More Accountability
At the request of the Vatican, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops today postponed a vote on a new code of conduct for Bishops, and on a lay commission empowered to investigate Bishops. The Vatican asked that the vote be delayed until after a worldwide meeting of church leaders planned for February.
Diocese Responds to Lawsuit Filed Over Actions of Former Priest
The Diocese has no record of the abuse allegations against former priest Bruno Tucci that were made in the lawsuit, and was unaware of them until the lawsuit was filed.
Holy Rosary Observes Month of the Rosary with Mass and Procession
The faithful participated in a rosary procession at Holy Rosary, Reading in observance of the Feast of the Holy Rosary.
Diocese announces Independent Compensation and Reconciliation Program for victims and survivors
Fulfilling the commitment made by Bishop Alfred Schlert and his brother Pennsylvania Bishops in mid-September, the Diocese of Allentown will establish a compensation and reconciliation program to assist victims and survivors of past clergy sexual abuse.
Because We are Catholic: A helping hand for a veteran in need
Rob Laubenheimer works with veterans in need at Catholic Charities in Reading.
Monsignor Baver Elected VP of Catholic Cemetery Conference
Monsignor William Baver, director of cemeteries for the Diocese of Allentown and pastor of SS. Simon and Jude Parish, Bethlehem, has been elected vice president of the Catholic Cemetery Conference, an international Roman Catholic faith network of cemeterians and suppliers.
Catholic Charities Distributes Flood Relief Assistance in Schuylkill County
Catholic Charities responded to people of all faiths residing in the hardest hit areas like Port Carbon, Pottsville and Tremont.
‘Culture of Encounter: Family Holy Hours’ Attract Families to Adoration
Family Holy Hours, aimed to help families step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, sparked the interest of an estimated 1,850 faithful seeking to reconnect with one another through prayer and Eucharistic adoration.
Bishop asks for prayers in advance of national meeting on abuse crisis
Bishop Alfred Schlert is inviting the faithful to join him in seven days of prayer leading up to the national meeting of bishops in mid-November, at which critical decisions will be made in response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
Faithful Recall Father Walter Ciszek’s Kindness of Heart During Imprisonment
“Today we look at Father Walter Ciszek’s steadfastness to the Gospel while living in a harsh environment. So much of his example is needed today because, we too, are living in a harsh time,” said Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert, during a special Mass imploring prayers for the advancement of the diocesan native and Jesuit priest’s cause for canonization.
