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A Joyful Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage
In a joyous affirmation of the Sacrament of Matrimony, over 200 couples, attended by family members and friends, gathered at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown, on Sept. 22 for the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass.
United Hearts Life Mission Raises Funds Through Matt Maher Concert
The United Hearts Life Mission (UHLM), a newly founded nonprofit that aims to provide “whole women's healthcare,” held a once-in-a-lifetime concert fundraiser Sept. 15 at Notre Dame High School, Easton, with Grammy-award-winning contemporary Christian artist Matt Maher.
Bishop Blesses St. Januarius Medallions to be Received by Blood Donors
Parishes across the Diocese of Allentown are encouraging the faithful to donate blood as the Diocese partners with Miller-Keystone Blood Center to ease a critical blood shortage in the region.
St. Monica Ministry Offers Hope and Love
On the Feast of St. Monica, Aug. 27, 120 members of parishes from across the Diocese of Allentown attended the St. Monica Ministry Mass celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Hellertown.
Pilgrims Travel Across States to Celebrate Feast Day of Padre Pio
Around 1,000 pilgrims celebrated Mass with Bishop Alfred Schlert on Sept. 23, the Feast Day of St. Pius of Pietrelcina – affectionately known to many simply as Padre Pio – at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto.
President of U.S. Bishops Celebrates Mass in Diocese of Allentown
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) traveled to the Diocese of Allentown Sept. 15 to celebrate Mass at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto.
The Importance of Marian Feast Days Discussed on Blessed Mother’s Birthday
Catholics around the world celebrated the birthday of the Blessed Mother on Sept. 8. In our area, parishioners from the Diocese of Allentown were invited to a special event at Assumption BVM, Bethlehem, focused on Marian feast days and the importance of Mary in our lives as Catholics.
2024 Diocesan Pilgrimages to the National Centre for Padre Pio
In the days leading up to St. Padre Pio’s feast day on September 23rd, the Diocese of Allentown hosted two pilgrimages to the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, PA.
Disciple Maker Index Survey Results for the Diocese of Allentown
After collecting 13,272 Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Surveys, the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) created a report of results giving the Diocese of Allentown insight into the attitudes and beliefs, participation, relationships, satisfaction, and demographics of parishioners within the Diocese.<
Bishop Ordains 15 New Permanent Deacons
Bishop Alfred Schlert ordained 15 men to the permanent diaconate at a Mass concelebrated Sept. 14 at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.
