Students Empowered by Mass with the Bishop on Way to March for Life
Approximately 200 students from the Diocese of Allentown started their day today (1/21) with a...
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He Fled Vietnam 40 Years Ago, and He Still Feels a Debt to the Catholic Church For Helping Him Start a New Life Here
Today, Phat Nguyen is one of the longest-tenured employees of Holy Family Manor, renowned for his deep knowledge of the building’s mechanical systems and called “our in-house MacGyver” for his knack of being able to fix almost anything.
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Please Join in Praying to Protect Life
The annual “9 Days for Life” novena begins Wednesday, Jan. 19, and concludes Thursday, Jan. 27. It’s easy to do, and it’s a great way to pray with thousands of other Catholics every day to protect life.
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At a Synod Listening Session For Young Adults: Common Ground and a Sense of Hope
It was one of many listening sessions happening throughout the five-county Diocese as the faithful respond to Pope Francis’s request to hear from all Catholics around the world.
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The Catholic Storyteller: The Joys of a Strong Cup of Coffee
When the advisers of Pope Clement VIII asked the pontiff to denounce coffee, the pope insisted on drinking some first. His verdict? “This Satan’s drink is so delicious that it would be a pity to let the infidels have exclusive use of it.”
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Synod of Bishops Opens With Special Mass
Bishop Alfred Schlert was joined by dozens of diocesan priests, deacons, religious, and seminarians, along with hundreds of faithful Catholics, to launch the Synod of Bishops at a special Mass at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.
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New cures from embryonic stem cells?
A recent article in the New York Times by Gina Kolata chronicles the remarkable story of a patient...
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El Aborto
En enero 21, 2022 es la Marcha Pro-Vida en Washington DC. Hemos visto el gran crimen de genocidio,...
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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First-Year Seminarian, Who Completed His Community Service Project Before Beginning Studies for Priesthood, Earns Highest Scouting Award
Before entering the Seminary this year, Owen Fitzgerald put the finishing touches on a 3-month renovation of the outdoor Fatima Shrine at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus parish in Hellertown.
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Those Attending March For Life, or Participating Virtually, Will Receive Plenary Indulgence
Anyone who attends this year’s March for Life events in Washington, D.C. – any anyone who participates virtually – will receive a plenary indulgence, which is an application of God’s Divine Mercy to remove the effects of past sin.
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Virus Surge Means Planned Change in School Mask Policy Is On Hold
Masks will continue to be required in diocesan schools because of the surge in Coronavirus cases, and the previously announced plan to switch to a mask-optional policy is now on hold.
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Catholic News Service
- Archbishop says most bishops see importance of ‘Traditionis Custodes’
- UPDATE: Pro-life marchers’ energy, enthusiasm is ‘palpable,’ says march official
- O’Malley: If Roe falls, ‘arduous task of creating pro-life culture’ remains
- Donnelly is confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Vatican
- Bishop visits tomb for U.S. women in El Salvador who may become martyrs
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