Jesuit Center at Wernersville Set to Close in August 2021
The Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus has announced that the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth at Wernersville will close in August 2021.
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At Chrism Mass, Bishop Thanks Priests, Deacons and Consecrated Religious for Dedicated Service
“Teamwork really shows itself in times like this,” Bishop Schlert said. “We are a beautiful team, called together by Christ. Team Priesthood is something that makes us truly proud. May we always bat a thousand in our service to God.”
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Bishop to Answer Questions from Our Diocesan Family about Coming Back to Mass
Bishop Alfred Schlert will answer questions from the faithful Monday night at 7 p.m. in a livestreamed “Family Discussion about Coming Back to Mass.” Watch it on AD Today.
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For a Priest, the Pandemic has been a Time to Pray More Deeply
During the time that Masses have been closed to public attendance, Father David Anthony, parochial...
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Catholic School Grads Among Those to be Honored by Lighting Allentown’s Skyline
Allentown Central Catholic, Bethlehem Catholic and Notre Dame are among 22 high schools in Lehigh...
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LatestPlease Join in Pentecost Novena Retreat
The first Pentecost Novena was made at the direction of Jesus, when He sent the apostles back to Jerusalem to wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It’s the only novena officially prescribed by the...
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Hold Accelerated Vaccine Development to High Ethical Standards
Creating a new vaccine and bringing it to market typically requires more than a decade of research...
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It’s Time for Class and Your Teacher is On the Patio
“Going to homes and teaching through the glass is just my way of sharing one of my gifts with them. In this scary and uncertain time, I hope I can be the smile that brightens their day.” --Teacher Vickie McHale, Mercy Center for Special Learning
Diocese Starts Planning For the Time When Usual Attendance at Masses Might Resume
Primary consideration will be safety. It may be that a phased approach is most appropriate at first. No timetable has been set.
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Holy Week Livestream Mass Schedule from Cathedral
Special liturgies celebrated by Bishop Schlert are offering a spiritual journey with Christ. Click to see full schedule of Masses.
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Bishop Schlert Cancels Public Masses to Limit Spread of Disease
To help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Bishop Alfred Schlert has decided that all public Masses in the Diocese of Allentown will be cancelled, effective immediately.
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The Faithful Are Invited Back to Mass Starting on June 1
Declaring that it is time for the faithful to be able to return to Mass if they choose to do so, Bishop Alfred Schlert today announced that parishes in the Diocese will reopen Masses to the public beginning June 1. Attendance remains voluntary for now, and health precautions will be in place.
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Catholic Schools Ready if Coronavirus Delays In-person Return in Fall
With continuing uncertainty about how the Coronavirus will affect the usual return to classrooms...
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Chrism Mass, with its Blessing of Holy Oils, Set for May 27
The Chrism Mass, a special celebration that usually happens on the Wednesday of Holy Week, will...
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