Coordinator of Diocesan Mission Promotion

“The Allentown Diocese in the Year of Our Lord”
Incorporated as Allentown Catholic Communications, Inc.
Official biweekly newspaper of the Diocese covering news affecting the Catholic community on the local diocesan, national and international level.

(610) 871-5200 ext. 2264 Fax (610) 439-7694
[email protected]

Mrs. Jill M. Caravan, Editor/Director
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2264   Fax (610) 439-7694

Office of Vocations

Selection and formation of candidates for the Diocesan priesthood.

Reverend John C. Maria, M.Div., M.A., 
Director, Office for Vocations Promotion
Phone: (610) 437-0755 
Fax: (610) 433-7822
Email: [email protected]

www.beapriest.com

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Office of Priest Personnel

Coordinates and oversees the personnel needs of the priests and the pastoral exigencies of the Diocese.

Rev. Adam C. Sedar,
Director
Phone: (610) 437-0755  
Fax: (610) 433-7822

Vicar of Clergy

Rev. Eugene P. Ritz

Phone: 610-437-0755
Fax: 610-433-7822
Email: [email protected] 

Assists parishes in their ministry to young people by fostering personal and spiritual growth; coordinates various programs on a diocesan level to strengthen the spiritual, physical, intellectual and social qualities of young people.

Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry 
Zelenda Hodgskin
Phone: 610-871-5200 ext. 2312
Email: [email protected]

OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP

Serves as a resource for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy throughout the Diocese of Allentown. Provides in a general way for the continuing education of priests, deacons, and the lay faithful in liturgical matters. Assists the Bishop in the planning and preparing of all the liturgical celebra­tions in the Diocese for which he is the main celebrant. Fosters liturgical renewal and develops full, active, and conscious participation in Divine Worship.

Office of Pro-life Activities and Social Concerns

Coordinates activities and programs within the Diocese and assists the parishes in implementing Pro-Life activities including educational, pastoral, public policy programs, and prayer and worship. Acting as a catalyst, the office promotes the social  mission of the Church. It encourages individuals and parishes to formulate a Gospel response to the social issues of the day. The Office of Pro-Life Activities and Social Concern educates, advocates and challenges people to put faith into action.

 

Office of Prison Ministry

Responsible for development of prison ministry outreach in the diocese. Includes advocacy and recruitment and training of volunteers to serve in prison ministry.

Maggie Riggins
Executive Director of Evangelization and Formation
610-866-0581 Ext. 2022
[email protected]