Join us for our upcoming special events!
Updated 5-16-2025
Daily Masses with Bishop Schlert
Bishop Schlert will celebrate Daily Masses at parishes in every county in the Diocese in honor of individuals and families who give and benefit from the Because We Are Catholic Annual Appeal. All are invited to attend.
Wednesday, May 28 – St. Joseph, Summit Hill (462 W. Ludlow St.) 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 3– St. Joseph, Coopersburg (5050 St. Joseph Rd.) 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 4– Holy Family, Nazareth (410 W. Center St.) 8:30 a.m.
Monday, September 8– St. John the Baptist, Pottsville (S. Tenth and Mahantongo Sts.) 6:30 p.m.
Learn Dangers of Human Trafficking at Virtual Event
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) is co-hosting a virtual event on human trafficking, along with the New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “The Dangers of Human Trafficking: A Joint Presentation” will be Tuesday, May 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will include: Eric Failing, Executive Director, PCC; Jim King, Executive Director, NJCC; Felicitas Brugo Onetti, Anti-Trafficking Coordinator/Education, USCCB; Dave Sunday, Attorney General, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and Bishop of Harrisburg Timothy Senior.
To register for the Zoom event, go to https://bit.ly/4k08eVd. To read Bishop Senior’s pastoral letter on human trafficking, go to www.hbgdiocese.org/humantrafficking.
Mass with Bishop Schlert for Memorial Day
Bishop Alfred Schlert will celebrate Mass on the grounds of Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem on Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m., in commemoration of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is Monday, May 26 this year. The new Diocesan Mausoleum will also be blessed at this time. The public is invited to attend and pray for deceased relatives and all who have sacrificed their lives for our country. In the event of inclement weather, call the Holy Saviour office at 610-866-2372, ext. 3, or ext. 4 to reach the Superintendent.
Summer Program for Separated/Divorced Catholics
Separation and divorce are a painful reality for many Catholics. Our Lord wants to heal the wounds caused by broken marriages. Consider attending the eight week Program for Separated/Divorced Catholics this summer. The program (free of charge) runs from June 10th to July 29th on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Location: St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Whitehall. Meetings will be in the parish office in the second floor large meeting room. Call or text the facilitator, Jane Zingelman, at 505-688-8663 to register or for more information.
Adult Confirmation at the Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday
Bishop Schlert will celebrate the 11:30 A.M. Mass on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, Allentown, wherein he will confirm adults of our Diocese. Those to be confirmed are those adults who were baptized in the Roman Catholic Church, received their First Holy Communion, are catechized, but never confirmed. Please contact your local pastor to discuss registration details.
Quo Vadis 2025
Quo Vadis 2025 will be June 22-25 at Kutztown University! All high-school aged young men (14-18 years of age, including newly-graduated seniors) are invited to attend this discernment retreat to hear to what vocation God might be calling them. Retreat activities will include time for fellowship, Mass and Adoration, presentations and talks, and activities each day rooted in prayer for the discernment of their vocations. The retreat will include Eucharistic Adoration, Outdoor Rosary Procession, games and meeting new friends and fellowship! $100 Early Bird registration fee before May 30, 2025. $150 Registration fee after May 30, 2025. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JUNE 13, 2025. For more information and for how to register, click here. Questions? Contact Christina Lopez, [email protected].
Fiat Days 2025
Fiat Days 2025 will be June 23-25 at Kutztown University! All high-school aged young women (14-18 years of age, including newly-graduated seniors) are invited to attend this discernment retreat to hear to what vocation God might be calling them. Retreat activities will include time for fellowship, Mass and Adoration, presentations and talks, and activities each day rooted in prayer for the discernment of their vocations. The retreat will include Eucharistic Adoration, Outdoor Rosary Procession, games and meeting new friends and fellowship! $75 Early Bird registration fee before May 30, 2025. $115 Registration fee after May 30, 2025. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JUNE 13, 2025. For more information and for how to register, click here. Questions? Contact Christina Lopez, [email protected].
Steubenville Youth Conference Trip - Summer 2025
Calling all high schoolers! In our ever-changing world, Jesus is the answer to the longing of our hearts for meaning, fulfillment, security, and love. Join hundreds of Catholic teens at the Steubenville Youth Conference at the Franciscan University of Steubenville on June 27th through 29th, 2025, to be transformed by the love of Christ. All teens who will be rising freshmen in high school through rising freshmen in college for the 2025-2026 academic year are invited to attend this retreat with our group. Cost of conference: $265 pp; Cost of Charter Bus Transportation: $100 pp; Transportation is free for St. Joseph the Worker teens. If you are interested in attending, you can learn more about the trip by contacting Annaleigh Gidosh at (484)330-6380 or [email protected]. To see the promotional flyer, click here.
Mass with Bishop Schlert and Enthronement of the Relic Image of the Holy Veil at National Centre for Padre Pio
In an extraordinary gesture, the National Centre for Padre Pio is honored to have been chosen as the only location on the East Coast of the United States to house an authentic relic image of the Holy Face of Manoppello which will permanently remain on exposition. Join us for the enthronement of the relic image of the Holy Veil with Bishop Alfred Schlert and Padre Antonio Gentili, OFM, Capuchin presiding. Mass and Enthronement will take place at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, PA. Click here for more information and for background on the image.
Retrouvaille: Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. Weekend programs in August and October at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Click here to view an ad.
Anointing of the Sick Masses with Bishop Schlert
Bishop Schlert will be celebrating Masses that offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick in various locations throughout the year. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to anyone who is seriously ill, either physically or mentally, or to anyone advanced in age or facing a medical procedure. This great gift of grace offers holistic healing by praying for a cure, but, more importantly, for the gift of hope and peace that the sufferer would be united to Christ on the Cross.
St. Thomas More – Allentown – August 24, 2025 at 12 p.m. Mass
St. Catharine of Siena – Reading – September 7, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. Mass
St. Joseph – Summit Hill – November 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mass
Pilgrimage from Paris to Lourdes
Join Holy Family Parish of Minersville in a Pilgrimage from Paris to Lourdes, France, April 27 - May 6, 2025. Highlights include Mass every day, the newly reopened Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, tours of the Louvre, Versailles and dinner in the Eiffel Tower. We will also visit the Mother House of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Lyon and the Papal Palace of Avignon with a wine tasting at the Papal Vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape. The tour culminates with our visit to the grotto of Lourdes where the Blessed Mother visited St. Bernadette as we celebrate Mass and participate in the Eucharistic and Candle Lit Marian Processions.
Pilgrimage: National Shrines of St. John Neumann & St. Rita of Cascia, Philadelphia, Thurs. May 8
$69, optional lunch $10. Bus leaves Trident (1060 Flexer Ave., Allentown) at 8:15 AM. Includes Mass, presentation, museum, Adoration, Plenary indulgence opportunity. For reservations/info, contact Jane DeMelfy at [email protected] or 484-707-7531. Checks must be in by 4/1/25. Make checks to STM Women’s Guild and mail to: Jane DeMelfy, 3305 The Strand, Allentown, PA 18103.
Camp Cadet with Pennsylvania Police Troop M
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M will once again be hosting the annual Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet Program at Camp Fowler, 5851 Horseshoe Road, Orefield (Lehigh County). Camp Cadet will take place from Sunday, June 8, 2025, through
Friday June 13, 2025. Camp Cadet is an overnight summer camp for boys and girls between the ages of 12 to 15 years old. The goal of Camp Cadet is to introduce cadets to the diverse criminal justice system and establish a positive relationship between law enforcement and youth, while living in an atmosphere similar to an actual State Police Academy.
For those who are interested in attending Troop M Camp Cadet, registration can be done by going online and registering through this link: https://www.troopmcampcadet.org/. Registration is now open throughout February or until slots are filled. Contact: Trooper Nathan T. Branosky at [email protected] or (610) 807 – 3395.
Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will be on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Diocesan Pilgrimage tradition to Mary’s House is typically held every four years. More information will be forthcoming for individuals, parishes, and schools. Email p[email protected] or call 610-921-2729, ext. 2205.
Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes with St. Ambrose Church
St Ambrose Church (Schuylkill Haven) will be making a pilgrimage to Fátima and Lourdes with stops at Lisbon and Barcelona. Depart Wednesday, October 15 and return on Saturday, October 25. The all-inclusive price is $5,395. For complete details including the full itinerary, please visit stambrosehaven.com or call Barbara Bindie at 570-385-1031.
Retreat to Fatima and Lourdes with Fr. John Frink
Take a pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes from June 7-16, 2026 under the spiritual direction of Fr. John Frink. Click this link: https://www.206tours.com/cms/frfrink/ to view detailed itinerary, pricing information, and to book.
