What is the People of Praise Community?
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, is said to be a member of the People of Praise Community in South Bend, Indiana. What exactly is that?
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Diocese Reaffirms Commitment to Sacred Heart Neighborhood
The Diocese of Allentown has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the neighborhood around Sacred...
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‘Finally, Jesus Will Come to You in the Blessed Sacrament’
After a long virus-related delay, children are once again experiencing the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist through First Holy Communion.
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Local Podcasters, Bloggers, Help Fill People’s Desire for Online Prayer and Inspiration
There are at least two podcasters in the Diocese of Allentown, and there may be many more among the 250,000 registered Catholics in our five-county area.
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Monsignor Forst, Oldest Living Priest, Turns 95
Monsignor Robert M. Forst, the oldest living priest in the Diocese of Allentown, celebrated his 95th birthday Sept. 20 at Holy Family Villa, Bethlehem.
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Can I donate my body to science?
Some people may wish to “donate their body to science” after they die. Such a gift of themselves...
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Volunteers of St. Anthony’s Parish, Easton, Set Example for Projects That Help Those in Need
For the past six years, a group of parishioners has been getting together regularly to feed the homeless at Safe Harbor, an Easton homeless shelter.
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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Diocese Welcomes Four New Seminarians
There are now 16 men in various stages of formation for the priesthood in our Diocese.
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Forgiveness and Fidelity Are the Keys to Marriage, Bishop Says at Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
Married couples across the Diocese were invited to renew their vows and thank God for the gift of...
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Fire-Ravaged Elementary School Will Not Be Rebuilt
Students at Sacred Heart school, Allentown, will transition to another nearby school after this year; $1 million scholarship fund to be established.
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Catholic News Service
- Trump announces Judge Amy Coney Barrett as U.S. Supreme Court nominee
- Catholics urged to help ‘unite world’ on behalf of internally displaced people
- Knights’ Respect Life Month novena urges prayer, reflection on cause of life
- Supreme Court denies appeals for two recent federal executions
- Conference takes stock of progress in AIDS fight during COVID-19 pandemic
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