Offices and Ministries
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Responsible for the policies, processes and administration of Diocese accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, operating budget,annual audit, and financial reports for the diocesan administrative and secretariat offices and diocesan cemeteries. Also provide accounting services through service agreements to Catholic trusts and non-profit corporations, including high schools and special education centers, and pension plans within the Diocese of Allentown.
Mr. Jeffrey K. Buck,
Controller
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2102
Fax (610) 871-5211
jbuck@allentowndiocese.org
Mr. Frank Unger,
Assistant Controller
610-871-5200 ext. 2239 Fax (610) 871-5211
funger@allentowndiocese.org
Mr. Jeff Young,
Business Manager (PT)
610-871-5200 ext. 2288 Fax (610) 871-5211
jyoung@allentowndiocese.org
Mr. Gary D. Allen,
Staff Accountant
Cemeteries, Investments
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2106
Fax (610) 871-5211
gallen@allentowndiocese.org
Mrs. Karen L. Bartels,
Accounting Supervisor
Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Deposit and Loan
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2225 Fax (610) 871-5211
kbartels@allentowndiocese.org
Mrs. Michelle A. Prudhomme,
Accounts Payable Supervisor
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2222
Fax (610) 871-5211
mprudhomme@allentowndiocese.org
“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
adtimes@allentowndiocese.org
Mrs. Jill M. Caravan, Editor/Director
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2264 Fax (610) 439-7694
jcaravan@allentowndiocese.org
To advertise contact: Lori Anderson (610) 871-5200 ext 2273 landerson@allentowndiocese.org
To read the latest AD Times click here.
Ms. Mary Fran Hartigan, M.A.
Director
(610)-289-8900 ext. 2026
mhartigan@allentowndiocese.org
Mr. Rick Dooley,
Assistant Director
(610) 289-8900 ext. 2027
rdooley@allentowndiocese.org
Click here for the Adult Formation pages.
Click here for the Institute for Catechesis and Formation pages
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OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Bishop Alfred A. Schlert
4029 W. Tilghman St.
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: (610) 437-0755
Fax: (610) 433-7822
Click here for the Bishop's pages.
Bishop's Annual Appeal
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Office of Campus Ministry
Provides pastoral care for students, faculty, administration and staff of secular and private universities and colleges.
Rev. Richard C. Brensinger,
Director
(610) 683-8467
rbrensinger@allentowndiocese.org
Click here to visit the Campus Ministry page.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN, INC.
A multi-purpose social service agency providing assistance to families, children and adults.
Administrative Office
900 S. Woodward St., Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 435-1541 Fax (484) 664-7794
www.catholiccharityad.org
Click here for the Catholic Charities pages.
Click here to access online training.
Catholic Mutual Group
Phone: (610) 439-7696
Fax: 610-439-7697
Website: www.catholicmutualgroup.org
Mr. Robert Hahn, A.I.C., Ext. 2268
Email: rhahn@catholicmutual.org
Mrs. Karen J. Messics, A.R.M., Ext. 2267
Email: kmessics@catholicmutual.org
Mrs. Jessica Farnschlader, Service Office Assistant Ext. 2271
Email: jfarnschlader@catholicmutual.org
Jessica Edris
Director of School Marketing and Enrollment
610-866-0581 ext. 3015
1425 Mountain Drive North
Bethlehem, PA 18015
jedris@allentowndiocese.org
1200 Spring St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 865-6245 Fax (610) 865-6437
www.cshhcs.org
Holy Family Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
(208 bed skilled nursing home)
1200 Spring St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 865-5595 Fax (610) 997-8454
Grace Mansion
1200 Spring St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Personal care home for 26
(610) 865-6748 Fax (610) 997-8444
Trexler Pavilion
1220 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Personal care home for 23
(610) 868-7776 Fax (610) 865-7775
Catholic Senior Housing Development and Management
Management agent for eight Catholic housing corporations
(280 independent living apartments)
1200 Spring St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 865-3963 Fax (610) 865-0959
www.catholicseniorhousing.org
Catholic Housing Corporation of Bethlehem
Holy Family Apartments (50 apartments)
330-338 13th Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-4603 Fax (610) 866-1622
The Antonian, Ltd.
Antonian Towers (50 apartments)
2405 Hillside Ave.
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 258-2033 Fax (610) 258-6541
Catholic Housing Corporation of Lansford, Inc.
St. Ann Apartments (17 apartments)
30 E. Bertsch St.
Lansford, PA 18218
(570) 429-0699
Catholic Housing Corporation of New Philadelphia
Holy Family Apartments (11 apartments)
100 Valley St.
New Philadelphia, PA 17959
(570) 429-0699 Fax (570) 429-2368
Catholic Housing Corporation of Northern Berks County
Queen of Angels Apartments (45 apartments)
22 Rothermel St.
Hyde Park, PA 19605
(610) 921-3115 Fax (610) 921-8576
Catholic Housing Corporation of Schuylkill County
Queen of Peace Apartments (48 apartments)
777 Water St.
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-4504 Fax (570) 628-4712
Catholic Housing Corporation of Saint Clair
Neumann Apartments (24 apartments)
25 N. Nichols St.
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-0699 Fax (570) 429-2368
St. Catharine Senior Apartments (35 apartments)
2000 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606
(610)-743-5374 Fax (610)-743-5418
For more infomation about Diocesan Cemeteries visit:
www.allentowndiocesecemeteries.org
For a listing of Parish Cemeteries click here for the PDF.
Brooke Cortese Tesché, Ed.D.
Diocese of Allentown, Office of Education
1425 Mountain Drive North
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Office: 610-866-0581
Email: btesche@allentowndiocese.org
Consults on, implements and maintains canonical and administrative records of the Diocese. Processes marriage dispensations, canonical permissions, requests for Papal Blessings, Papal Audience tickets; coordinates gathering of statistics from the Spiritual Report.
4029 W. Tilghman St.
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Rev. Eugene P. Ritz, Chancellor
Phone: (610) 437-0755
Fax: (610) 433-7822
Office of Communications
Chief spokesperson for the Bishop and the Diocese. Provides publicity for Secretariats and agencies of the Diocese through print and electronic media outlets; serves as liaison for diocesan Secretariats with the media; produces in-house video presentations. Publishes the diocesan Official Catholic Directory.
Mr. Matthew T. Kerr
Director
Phone: (610) 871-5200 ext. 2265
Fax: (610) 439-7694
mkerr@allentowndiocese.org
Elizabeth Bartolai
Digital Media Specialist
Phone: (610) 871-5200 ext. 2214
ebartolai@allentowndiocese.org
Paul Wirth
Coordinator of Diocesan Mission Promotion
Phone: (610) 871-5200 ext. 2274
pwirth@allentowndiocese.org
Courage is an international apostolate of the Catholic Church which ministers to persons with same-sex attractions. EnCourage ministers to the spouses, families, and friends struggling with the issue of same-sex attractions. Both support groups meet monthly.
Director: Rev. Richard C. Brensinger
Assistant Director: Deacon Christopher May
Phone: 610-683-8467
Cell: 610-334-9147
Email: courage@allentowndiocese.org
Website: www.couragerc.org
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Deals with ethical concerns in Catholic Health Care.
Director: Rev. John A. Krivak
Annunciation B.V.M. Rectory
122 Union St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032-1923
Phone: 610-264-0332 Fax: 610-264-5271
Office for Ministry with Persons with Disablities
The Office for Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, Catholic Life and Evangelization, Diocese of Allentown, is committed to facilitate the implementation of the Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on People with Disabilities which calls for “realizing the unique gifts individuals with disabilities have to offer the Church” and Society and to advocate for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the full participation of the liturgical and sacramental life of the church.
Sr. Janice Marie Johnson,
Director
(610) 289-8900 ext. 2280 Fax (610) 289-7917
jjohnson@allentowndiocese.org
Click here to visit the Office for Ministry with Persons with Disabilities pages.
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The Early Childhood Education Department assists the Superintendent in all matters and programs pertaining to Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs such as: developing Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten curriculum, sponsoring staff development workshops, directing the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten committees, and acting as a liaison of the Superintendent with pastors, principals, teachers, and parents concerned with Early Childhood issues.
Click here for the Elementary Education page.
Click here to visit the scholarship page.
Maintains and cultivates understanding, respect and cooperation between the diocese and other Christian and non-Christian communities in the diocesan area through education, dialogue and common witness.
Rev. Dr. John A. Krivak
Director
Phone 610-264-0332
Email: jkrivak@allentowndiocese.org
The Elementary School Religious Education Department assists the superintendent in matters and programs pertaining to religious education such as: conducting meetings with elementary religion coordinators; conducting the Religious Education Certificate Program for teachers; coordinating new teacher reflection days; assists in coordinating retreats and days of recollection for teachers; visiting schools to review religion programs; assisting in the development of religion curriculum; coordinating the RAINBOWS program; acting as a liaison of the Superintendent with pastors, principals, teachers, and parents in matters pertaining to elementary school religious education.
Alexandria M. Cirko,
MS. Ed., Director
(610) 866-0581 ext.2326 Fax (610) 867-8702
acirko@allentowndiocese.org
Click here for the Parish Religious Education page.
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Forward with Christ Allocations Committee
Rev. Msgr. William F. Baver,
Chairman
SS. Simon and Jude Rectory
7th Ave. and W. Broad St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5295
(610) 866-5582 ext. 4 Fax (610) 866-2992
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Government Affairs
Serves the parishes and schools of the Diocese of Allentown by monitoring, assessing and responding to legislation that may impact the programs and services they provide.
Mr. Matthew T. Kerr,
Director
Phone: (610) 871-5200 ext. 2265
Fax: (610) 439-7694
mkerr@allentowndiocese.org
The Government Programs Department is responsible for coordinating and monitoring federal, state and locally funded programs providing special education, remedial and auxiliary services, professional development, textbooks, instructional materials, equipment and technology. The Department works with school districts, intermediate units, state and federal officials to assure equitable Participation of diocesan staff and students in discretionary as well as competitive programs.. The Department monitors current and proposed legislation to advocate support from appropriate political constituencies.
Mrs. Kathleen Bondi,
M. Ed., Assistant Superintendent
(610) 866-0581, Fax: (610) 867-8702
kbondi@allentowndiocese.org
http://www.adeducators.org
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Provides interaction with the other offices to assure that services are available throughout the diocese and serves as a liaison and catalyst for the Hispanic community.
Rev. Andrew N. Gehringer,
Regional Priest Coordinator, Lehigh & Northampton
agehringer@allentowndiocese.org
Rev. Msgr. Thomas Orsulak,
Regional Priest Coordinator, Berks, Sckuiylkill & Carbon
torsulak@allentowndiocese.org
Mrs. Bernarda Liriano, Director
(610) 289-8900 ext. 2034
bliriano@allentowndiocese.org
Mrs. Sandra Amado, Assistant Coordinator
Phone: (610) 289-8900 ext.2025
samado@allentowndiocese.org
Click here to get to the Hispanic Ministry pages.
Serves all diocesan locations in providing information, assistance and policies relating to all employees all aspects of the employment process – the development of job descriptions; employee recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training; performance appraisals and employee relations; succession planning, etc.
1515 Martin Luther King Drive
PO Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Jill L. Weaver
Director of Human Resources
(610) 871-5200, ext. 2261
jweaver@allentowndiocese.org
Lorie Gaugler
Payroll Coordinator
(610) 871-5200, Ext. 2226
lgaugler@allentowndiocese.org
Georgeann (Gigi) Seyfert
Background Check Coordinator
(610) 871-5200, Ext. 2215
gseyfert@allentowndiocese.org
Jennifer Gaugler
Background Check Coordinator
(610) 871-5200, Ext. 2236
jgaugler@allentowndiocese.org
Janis Geist
Human Resources Coordinator
(610) 871-5200, Ext. 2201
jgeist@allentowndiocese.org
Robin Jewett
Human Resources Generalist
(610) 871-5200, Ext. 2262
rjewett@allentowndiocese.org
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The Office of Adult Formation seeks to provide adult catechesis and formation that will promote a genuine love for Jesus Christ and bear fruit in the Church. This two-fold objective forms the foundation of the Institute for Catechesis and Formation (ICF), which offers Faith Enrichment courses for adults, as well as specialized formation and training for parish staff, liturgical ministers, volunteers, and catechists.
Ms. Mary Fran Hartigan,
Director
(610) 289-8900 ext. 2026
Fax: (610) 289-7917
mhartigan@allentowndiocese.org
Mr. Rick Dooley,
Assistant Director
(610) 289-8900 ext. 2027
rdooley@allentowndiocese.org
Click here for the Institute for Catechesis and Formation pages.
Provides an insurance program that protects diocesan assets and real estate; answers claim questions; provides and coordinates risk management and loss prevention services; oversees maintenance of diocesan facilities, real estate transactions and reviews leases and contracts.
Ms. Kelly C. Bruce, Director
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2203 Fax (610) 871-5211
kbruce@allentowndiocese.org
Mr. Gerald E. Flavelle, Safety, Fire Prevention and Construction Officer
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2258 Fax (610) 871-5211
gflavelle@allentowndiocese.org
Mr. David Hasenauer and Mr. Irv Baver
Shared Maintenance Program
dhasenauer@allentowndiocese.org
885 Cressona Rd. Pottsville
(570) 516-9192
Mr. Edward M. Ritter, Facilities Manager
(610) 871-5200, ext. 2277 Fax: (610) 871-5211
eritter@allentowndiocese.org
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Office of Marriage and Natural Family Planning
Provides marriage preparation programs, enrichment programs for married couples, families, the separated, divorced and widowed, Anniversary Mass celebration.
Mr. Robert Olney,
Director
(610) 289-8900 ext. 2024
rolney@allentowndiocese.org
Click here for the Marriage Prep pages
Click here for the Natural Family Planning pages
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is dedicated to creating an awareness of the rich ethnic diversity in the Diocese of Allentown, and develop outreach programs and resource materials which challenge parishes and individuals to strive to welcome cultural diversity. The Church’s call to communion, solidarity and conversion to the stranger in our midst encourages the newcomer’s inclusion and participation in a parish.
Ms. Mary Fran Hartigan, M.A.,
Liason
(610)-289-8900 ext. 2026
mhartigan@allentowndiocese.org
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The Parish Religious Education Department assists the superintendent in matters and programs pertaining to religious education such as: recommending and interviewing parish religious education applicants for placement; reviewing religious education reports, meeting with parish religious education personnel on an individual basis; overseeing the Association of Director/Coordinator/Administrators of Religious Education (ACRE); conducting the Religious Education Certificate Program for catechists; visiting parishes to review religion programs; assisting in the development of religion curriculum; coordinating the parish RAINBOWS program; coordinating the Eastern PA Director/Coordinator/Administrators Conference (EPDRE); acting as a liaison of the Superintendent with pastors, principals, catechists, and parents in matters pertaining to parish religious education.
Alexandria M. Cirko,
MS. Ed., Director
(610) 866-0581 Fax (610) 867-8702
acirko@allentowndiocese.org
Click here for the Parish Religious Education page
Vicar for Pastoral Planning Monsignor David L. James djames@allentowndiocese.org
Director of Pastoral Planning John Majewski jmajewski@allentowndiocese.org
Click here for the Pastoral Planning page
Office of the Permanent Diaconate
Reverend Eugene P. Ritz
Director
2145 Madison Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18017-4642
Phone: (610) 332-0442 ext. 2017
Fax: (610) 332-0444
diaconate@allentowndiocese.org
This Personnel Department assists the Superintendent in matters and programs pertaining to the teachers of the Diocese, such as; recommending and interviewing lay teacher applicants for placement, reviewing teacher evaluation reports, conducting new teacher induction programs, and acting as a liaison of the Superintendent with pastors, principals, teachers, and parents in matters pertaining to teachers. The Department also participates in the deliberations of the Teachers Working Conditions Committee and the Ad Hoc Negotiating Committee.
Ms. Kimberly A. Fetter, Ph.D.,
Assistant Superintendent
(610) 866-0581 ext. 3023
kfetter@allentowndiocese.org
Mrs. Michele Mullikin,
Director of Parish Stewardship and the Bishop’s Annual Appeal
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2282
mmullikin@allentowndiocese.org
Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States
St. Thomas More
1040 Flexer Ave.
Allentown, PA 18103-5520
(610) 433-7413 Fax (610) 433-2308
Rev. Msgr. John P. Murphy,
Diocesan Director
Edward L. Liszka,
Administrative Assistant for the Propagation of the Faith and St. Peter the Apostle Fund
Mrs. Holly Benner,
Mission Education, Director for the Missionary Childhood Association.
Click here to get to the Local Poverty Relief page.
Office of Priest Personnel
Coordinates and oversees the personnel needs of the priests and the pastoral exigencies of the Diocese.
Rev. Msgr. Gerald E. Gobitas,
Director
Phone: (610) 437-0755
Fax: (610) 433-7822
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.
Sr. Martha Zammatore, O.S.F.,
Liason
610-289-8900 ext.2033
mzammatore@allentowndiocese.org
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.
Ms. Mary Fran Hartigan, M.A.,
Coordinator
(610)-289-8900 ext. 2026
mhartigan@allentowndiocese.org
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The Secondary Schools Department assists the Superintendent in all matters and programs pertaining to Secondary Schools such as: developing Secondary Education curriculum, sponsoring staff development workshops, and working with the Secondary Management Assistance Team (SMAT). The Secondary Schools Department oversees and directs the Secondary Principals Committee, the Directors of Spiritual Activities Committee, and the Theology Department Chairpersons Committee. The Department serves as a liaison of the Superintendent with pastors, principals, teachers, and parents concerned with Secondary Schools issues.
(610) 866-0581 Fax (610) 867-8702
Click here for the Secondary Schools page
Secretary: Ms. Mary Fran Hartigan, M.A.,
Phone: 610-289-8900, Ext. 2026
Fax: 610-289-7917
Email: mhartigan@allentowndiocese.org
Click here to get to the Catholic Life pages
Office of the Secretary
Rev. Adam C. Sedar
Secretary
Phone: 610-437-0755 Fax: 610-433-7822
Email: asedar@allentowndiocese.org
Office of the Secretary
Secretary: Mr. Matthew T. Kerr
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext 2265
Fax: 610-439-7694
Email: mkerr@allentowndiocese.org
Paul Acampora
Secretary, Stewardship & Development,
Executive Director, Bishop's Annual Appeal
610-871-5200 ext. 2210
pacampora@allentowndiocese.org
Ms. Judith Stewart,
Executive Assistant to the Secretary and Special Events Coordinator
(610) 871-5200 ext. 2240
jstewart@allentowndiocese.org
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
Mr. Mark E. Smith, C.P.A.
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 2205
Fax: 610-871-5211
Email: msmith@allentowndiocese.org
The Special Education Programs Department promotes and fosters the Catholic identity of the Special Learning Centers and Aquinas Program; provides administrative support and supervision to the principals of the Special Learning Centers and Aquinas Program; represents the Office of Education on each Special Learning Center Development Advisory Board and participates on boards/committees whose mission is advocacy/service to children and adults with disabilities; prepares and monitors the Aquinas Programs’ budgets, reviews requests for financial aid, bills and receives tuition and maintains financial records for the program.
Brooke Ann Cortese, Ed.D.
Chancellor
2145 Madison Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-866-0581 Extension 2325
bcortese@allentowndiocese.org
MaryAnn Genna
Administrative Assistant for Special Education Programs
610-866-0581 Extension 2329
mgenna@allentowndiocese.org
Click here for Catholic Special education
An international Catholic organization of Conferences comprised of laypersons that, in the spirit of charity and justice, seek to help those who are suffering.
Elizabeth Harrison,
President of Diocesan Council
969 Port Carbon St.
Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone/Fax (570) 622-6289
Voicemail (570) 429-2911
SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Philip J. Fromuth Ph.D.,
Superintendent/Director
Phone: (610) 866-0581
Fax: (610) 867-8702
pfromuth@allentowndiocese.org
Kimbery A. Fetter, Ph. D.,
Assistant Superintendent
Phone: (610)866-0581
Fax: (610) 867-8702
kfetter@allentowndiocese.org
Kathleen Bondi, M.Ed.,
Assistant Superintendent
Phone: (610)866-0581
Fax: (610) 867-8702
kbondi@allentowndiocese.org
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Diocesan Tribunal
The church court principally involved in trying cases of marital invalidity.
7660 Imperial Way, Suite 125
Allentown, PA. 18195
(610) 434-3200
Fax (610) 433-3104
Judicial Vicar
Very Rev. John J. Paul
Judges
Rev. Msgr. Victor F. Finelli
Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Koons
Rev. Msgr. David J. Morrison
Promoter of Justice
Rev. Msgr. David L. James
Defenders of the Bond
Rev. Msgr. David L. James
Rev. David J. Kozak
Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schlert
Advocates
Rev. Msgr. David L. James
Rev. Andrew N. Gehringer
Rev. Keith R. Laskowski
Rev. Brian M. Miller
Rev. Stanley M. Moczydlowski
Rev. Michael E. Mullins
Rev. Eric N. Tolentino
Deacon William R. Hassler
Deacon Thomas H. Miller
Deacon Thomas B. Reimer
Deacon Cu T. Than
Deacon Michael V. Woodall
Notaries
Mrs. Patricia Echternach
Mrs. Kathleen Snyder
Click here to go to the Tribunal page
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OFFICE OF THE VICAR GENERAL
Oversees coordination of all administrative offices of the Diocese. Assists the Diocesan Bishop in the exercise of his executive power by overseeing the governance of the Diocese.
Reverend Monsignor David L. James, M.Div.,J.C.L.
(610) 437-0755 Fax (610) 433-7822
djames@allentowndiocese.org
The Victim's Assistance Coordinator coordinates assistance for the immediate pastoral care of persons who claim to have been sexually abused when they were minors by priests or deacons.
Wendy S. Krisak, Coordinator
(800) 791-9209 Fax (484) 664-7794
Email: victimsassistance@allentowndiocese.org
Click here to go to the Victim Assistance Coordinator landing page
Office of Vocations
Selection and formation of candidates for the Diocesan priesthood.
Reverend Christopher S. Butera , Director, Office for Seminarian Formation
Reverend Mark R. Searles, Director, Office for Vocations Promotion
(610) 437-0755 Fax (610) 433-7822
cbutera@allentowndiocese.org
msearles@allentowndiocese.org
www.beapriest.com
Click here to go to the Vocations page
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Office of Divine Worship
Fosters liturgical renewal and develops full, active participation in worship; coordinates educational efforts in liturgy, music, art and environment.
Rev. Keith A. Mathur, M.A., M.Div.,
Director
(610) 437-0755
kmathur@allentowndiocese.org
Beverly McDevitt,
Diocesan Choir Director
To go to the Divine Worship page click here.
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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.
Ms. Alexa Doncsecz,
Assistant Director
(610) 289-8900 ext. 2035
adoncsecz@allentowndiocese.org
Mr. Dan Jones,
Assistant Coordinator, CYO
(610) 289-8900 ext. 2030
djones@allentowndiocese.org
Click here to go to the Youth and Young Adult pages
Safe Environment Office
Coordinator: Sr. Meg Cole
Office of Catholic Education
2145 Madison Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: 610.332-0442 Ext. 2019
Fax: 610.332-0444
mcole@allentowndiocese.org
Ms. Kelly C. Bruce
Charter Compliance Officer
Phone: (610) 871-5200 ext. 2203
Fax: (610) 871-5211
kbruce@allentowndiocese.org
Click here to go to the Youth Protection pages
