Join us for our upcoming special events!
Updated 12-19-2025
Closing Celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope
All are invited to attend the closing celebration for the Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday, December 28, the Feast of the Holy Family, the same feast on which we began the Jubilee Year of Hope one year ago. The celebration will take place at the Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.
The afternoon will include:
- 2:00 PM – A choral presentation of Vivaldi’s Gloria by the Cathedral Choir, beautifully interspersed with a Narrative Tour of the Cathedral Church, offering insights into the sacred art and architecture of the Cathedral in light of our diocesan history and mission.
- 2:00–3:00 PM – The Sacrament of Penance, which will be available in English and in Spanish.
- 3:00 PM – The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass closing the Jubilee Year celebrated by Bishop. Schlert.
Mustard Seedlings Group for New Mothers
Beginning in 2026, all moms from the newly pregnant to pre-k parenting stage are invited to St. John the Baptist in Pottsville for fellowship and faith formation. The first meeting is Thursday January 8, 9:30am-11:00am. There will be activities for kids and coffee for the moms! Join the group on Facebook to get updates and a full 2026 schedule.
The group is also seeking volunteers and material support in the form of toy/craft supply donations. Email [email protected] to find out how you can help. View a graphic here.
Surviving Divorce Program
Give yourself the gift of encouragement for the new year. Register for the Divorce Recovery class, a national program created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Whether you are newly separated/divorced or still experiencing painful issues years later this program can help. Participants receive expert Catholic guidance to work through practical and emotional troubles brought on by the family breakdown. Topics covered include custody, court hearings and finances as well as the emotional ups and downs of anger, regret, and unforgiveness. Past participants have said they appreciate the program’s deep insights of God’s personal love for us and desire to heal us. This program has been running twice and three times per year since January 2023. Participants have consistently given it high marks on the end-of-class surveys.
Start date is January 12, 2026, and end date is March 16, 2026. Meetings are Mondays, 6:15 – 7:15pm for ten weeks. Location is St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 618 Fullerton Ave. Whitehall 18052 in the large Meeting room on the second floor of the parish office. The cost is free. To register, contact Jane Zingelman: [email protected].
Berks and Lehigh County Chapter of "Joseph's People" For Employment Help
If you are underemployed or unemployed or know someone who is, let Joseph's People help! Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 13th at 6 pm. Our topic will be "Planning Your Job Search." We have helped thousands of people over the years and there is never a fee for our services. Email Paul Licata for more info at [email protected]. Learn more about the organization at www.josephspeople.org.
2026 National March for Life, Washington, D.C.
Please consider attending the National March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Jan. 23. To learn more about this annual initiative, visit https://marchforlife.org/national-march-for-life/. A bus from St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton, departs at 7:30 a.m. You may attend 6:30 a.m. Mass before departure. Cost is $20 per rider. Please pay in advance to hold your seat. Checks should be made out to Sacred Heart Church and mailed to Andrew Azan 3rd, PO Box 3278, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Also include your name, email, and mobile number with the payment.
Fill Your Cup: Morning Retreat for Homeschooling & Young Mothers
On Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 8am-12pm at Sacred Heart Church, Bethlehem, the Office of Marriage & Family Life invites you to come and "Fill Your Cup" during a peaceful and uplifting morning designed especially for YOU, the woman who is always serving others. Allow yourself to be served - rest, reconnect, and be renewed in the presence of Christ and the company of women walking a similar journey. Enjoy a light breakfast, inspiring talk, small groups, and panel discussion. Mass & Confession will also be offered in the Church before the retreat starts. Register for FREE before January 19th at https://allentowndiocese.flocknote.com/signup/238296.
Webinar: “Reaching, Engaging, and Inspiring the Next Generation”
Join us for an online workshop to assist parishes connect with the younger generations on Tuesday, January 27that 7:00PM. Webinar is open to clergy and parishioners. Facilitated by Maggie Riggins, Executive Director of Evangelization and Formation and Zelenda Hodgskin, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Workshop will assist participants in:
- Reaching the Next Generation – Inviting those who have drifted away from their faith back into a relationship with the Church
- Engaging the Next Generation – Encouraging deeper participation in parish life
- Inspiring the Next Generation – Empowering young Catholics to embrace and respond to God’s call joyfully
Use this zoom link to join the workshop: https://zoom.us/j/93671793650. Questions – Contact Maggie: [email protected].
Retrouvaille Marriage Healing Retreat Weekend
Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley is a Catholic-based program to help marriages that are stressed or in trouble. Retrouvaille has helped countless married couples in all stages of disillusionment or distress. Retrouvaille can help your marriage too. No marriage is beyond hope. The next program will be held at The Family Life Center at the Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA on February 6-8, 2026. All calls are confidential. For more information call 215-766-3944 or visit the web site at www.MarriageHelpDelVal.org.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts & Our Lady of Martyrs in Fultonville, New York
Reserve your spot today for the next Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts & Our Lady of Martyrs in Fultonville, New York!
Join Bishop Schlert and Father Hoffa on Wednesday, April 15, 2026-Thursday, April 16, 2026, for a 2-day pilgrimage. Double occupancy $249/pp which includes hotel & tax, round trip motor coach transfers, breakfast at hotel, boxed lunch on both travel days, Mass at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy and Mass at Our Lady of Martyrs.
Space is limited! Call 570-342-5790 today to secure your spot or register at https://asktravelworld.wetravel.com/trips/divine-mercy-our-lady-of-martyrs-pilgrimage-travelworld-65157968#trip-overview. For questions about reservations, please visit asktravelworld.com or email [email protected]. View the flyer here.
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.
