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Bishop Cullen ordains John Hutta transitional deacon

John Hutta took the next step on his journey to the priesthood when Bishop Emeritus of Allentown Edward Cullen ordained him to the order of deacon May 20 at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.

Apologetics Forum defends ‘Real Presence’ in Eucharist

Father Miller presented “Real Presence,” a term used in Christian theology to express the doctrine that Jesus is really or substantially present in the Eucharist, not merely symbolically or metaphorically.

Berks Catholic celebrates groundbreaking of John R. Post Learning Center

Members of the Berks Catholic High School (BCHS), Reading community gathered for a milestone event May 21, with the school celebrating the groundbreaking of the John R. Post Learning Center.

Latino Enrollment Institute Booster Session held at St. Mary, Kutztown

“We stand to become so rich in our diversity,” said Congregation of the Holy Cross (CSC) Father Joseph Corpora, featured speaker of the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) Booster Session May 16 at St. Mary, Kutztown.

‘Day of Prayer for Vocations’ highlights journeys to priesthood

“Sometimes we priests are very blessed by the holiness of the people to whom we minister and they voice for us God’s love. This is a reason for us to thank all of you, in the Serra Club, for your care for us and for Jesus’ holy church,” said Father Lucien Longtin, a Jesuit priest for more than 50 years, May 6 during the Serra Clubs of the Diocese of Allentown Day of Prayer for Vocations.

Diocesan schools respond to changing demographics

“Word travels that we are a welcoming environment and that we celebrate diversity.”

Resurrection of the body is ‘a joy we can’t describe’

What happens to us after death? Do we have our bodies or does just our spirit live on? Did Jesus rise bodily?

Parish respect life committees and advocates for persons with disabilities reflect on joy of life

“We are all ‘our brother’s keeper.’ There are so many areas where we must respect life,” said Father John Pendzick, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, April 4 during “Evening of Reflection and Fellowship for Parish Respect Life Coordinators/Committees and Parish Advocates for Persons with Disabilities.”

250 participate in seventh annual Reading/Berks March for Life

Two-hundred-fifty people stood up for life by participating in the seventh annual Reading/Berks March for Life, “Power of One” April 30 at Berks Catholic High School (BCHS), Reading.

Marriage, divorce and annulments focus of apologetics forum

“Consent makes marriage,” Msgr. Victor Finelli said presenting “Marriage, Divorce and Annulments: What Does the Church Really Teach?” the latest session in the diocesan Office of Adult Formation’s series “Apologetics Forum: The Catholic Faith Explained.”