Join us for our upcoming special events!
Updated 3-9-2026
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, March 10th at 6 pm. Our topic will be "Maximizing LinkedIn." 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.
Men's Morning of Reflection: Authentic Masculinity
Men of the Diocese of Allentown are invited to a Men’s Morning of Reflection on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Marian Catholic High School, Tamaqua. Centered on Theology of the Body, this free event will explore authentic masculinity through the teachings of St. John Paul II. The morning includes Mass, coffee, and donuts, along with presentations by Hannah Shafer, Assistant Director of Programs at the Theology of the Body Institute, and Fr. Nikolai Brelinsky, Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Orefield. All men are encouraged to attend for a morning of prayer, fellowship, and reflection. Registration is free and required. Register athttps://allentowndiocese.flocknote.com/signup/241012. Please see flyer here.
Theology on Tap: Reflections on G.K. Chesterton
Young adults are invited to join the Commission for Young Adults for an evening of faith, conversation, and fellowship centered on the enduring wisdom of G.K. Chesterton—author, poet, playwright, and apologist. Featuring Joseph Grabowski from the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, this Theology on Tap will reflect on Chesterton’s life and writings, with a special focus on his defense of faith, family, and common sense.
Details: March 19, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM, St. Joseph the Worker Social Hall, Orefield, Ages 21–39, Food & drink provided. Register here.
Encountering God’s Love in the Sacraments Catechetical Workshop
A catechetical workshop titled “Encountering God’s Love in the Sacraments” will be held on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. The workshop will explore the meaning and foundations of all seven sacraments, with a special focus on Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, and Reconciliation. Participants will discover practical ways to engage students through sacred art while gaining theological insight and hands-on teaching strategies. The day will include presentations, interactive sessions, and ready-to-use classroom materials. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Katie Albright at [email protected]. See flyer here.
Eucharistic Glory Holy Hours
Join parishes across the Diocese of Allentown for Eucharistic Glory Holy Hours in celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Diocese. These evenings of Eucharistic Adoration invite the faithful to gather in prayer, reflection, and community, with music and reflections provided by Live Vertical.
Holy Hours will be held on:
- Thursday, March 26 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem
- Thursday, April 9 at Holy Guardian Angels, Reading
- Thursday, April 23 at Notre Dame of Bethlehem
- Tuesday, April 28 at St. Ambrose, Schuylkill Haven
- Thursday, April 30 at St. John XXIII, Tamaqua
Schedule: Doors open at 6:30pm, welcome at 6:45pm, exposition at 7:00pm, benediction at 7:55pm, followed by social time at 8:00pm. Live Vertical, a missionary movement serving the Diocese for many years, helps people know, love, and serve Jesus in the Eucharist and in one another, having facilitated more than 500,000 encounters with Christ through guided prayer in Eucharistic Adoration. View the flyer here.
Women's Discernment Group
Women of the Diocese of Allentown, ages 18–40, are invited to a Women's Discernment Group to pray, be in community, and learn more about the Vocations of marriage and religious life. Includes Adoration, a talk on vocations, pizza, and fellowship. Held every 4th Friday of the month. Next date: Friday, March 27th at 5:30 p.m. Location is St. Theresa Convent, 1408 Easton Rd., Hellertown, PA 18055 (Park in school parking lot, Entrance on Wilson Ave). View the English flyer here. View the Spanish flyer here.
Enroll Names of the Departed for We Are Remembered Mass
The 35th Annual Easter Mass sponsored by the Diocesan “We Are Remembered” Ministry will be celebrated by Reverend Joseph Kweder with homilist, Reverend John Gibbons on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Whitehall. Enroll the names of your loved ones by Monday, March 30, 2026 to ensure their inclusion in the Book of the Remembered and the enrollment list that will be printed afterward in the AD Times newspaper. A $5 donation is requested for each name enrolled to cover expenses, but every name submitted will be enrolled regardless of donation. To register, send the following information and checks to We Are Remembered Ministry, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 618 Fullerton Avenue, Whitehall, PA 18052: Sponsor(s) name, Donation amount, Address, Phone number, Email, and Name(s) of the deceased. Use the enrollment form here.
Lehigh Valley IronPigs Night at the Ballpark
Young adults ages 18–38 are invited to join the Diocese of Allentown Commission for Young Adults for a night at the ballpark on Thursday, April 9 at a Lehigh Valley IronPigs game. Participants will enjoy an evening of baseball, community, and fellowship at the stadium, with food and drink included for $20. This event offers a fun opportunity for young adults across the Diocese to connect and spend time together while cheering on the IronPigs. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Mass of Thanksgiving for 65thAnniversary
You’re invited to join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Diocese of Allentown. This special liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, April 11 at 4:15 PM at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, located at 1825 W. Turner Street, Allentown. All are welcome to come and give thanks for 65 years of faith, service, and hope. View the Save the Date here.
Disability Ministry Training Days
All persons—of any age and with any disability—have a home in the Church. The Diocese of Allentown will be hosting the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) to provide a free two-day disability ministry training on April 21 and April 22, 2026 at St. Joseph the Worker, 1879 Applewood Dr, Orefield, PA 18069. Clergy, parish employees, diocesan staff, volunteers from any ministry, and the families of persons with disabilities are all welcomed and encouraged to register.
Day 1: Tuesday, April 21: Mental Health. Topics will include accompaniment, stigma, trauma-informed care, and suicide.
Day 2: Wednesday, April 22: Disability Ministry and Universal Design. Learn how removing barriers—including non-physical barriers—opens the doors of the Church to all. Topics will include parish assessment tools, adaptive catechesis, guidance around language, and other resources.
Both days begin with Mass at 8:30am and conclude by 5pm. Lunch will be provided. Register no later than April 17 for one or both days using the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQXFqXa4Sl1h0Qp_4lg_IR5lAEGFPGewhgyvpcfKGwThdGGQ/viewform.
Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
Join us for an intimate spiritual journey for anyone seeking healing after abortion. In a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment, you can focus on this painful time in your life and enter into the process of healing. Through scripture readings, guided meditations and activities flowing from the meditations, you can experience God's compassion and forgiveness. For registration information contact: Carol Swavely, MA, OSF at 1-866-3RACHEL (Toll free) or 610-435-1541ext 5341. You may also email Carol at [email protected]. The retreat will be held April 24-26, 2026. Deadline for registration is April 17, 2026.
Mental Health Awareness Mass
The Diocese of Allentown will host a Mental Health Awareness Mass on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem. Celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert, this Mass will offer an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and support for those experiencing mental health challenges, as well as for their families, caregivers, and all who work in mental health ministry. All are invited to gather in faith and solidarity as we pray for healing, hope, and greater awareness of mental health in our communities. See 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.
