The story began when 2-year-old Tara joined the Serino family as an adopted foster child, but the circumstances took a turn when Tara began dabbling in the occult. The Serino Family, a devout Catholic family from St. Joseph the Worker Church in Orefield, did not always find themselves as devoted as they are now. The Serino’s began fostering Tara when she was just 2 years old and then adopted her shortly after. Tara remained a cherished and beloved part of her family, but struggles came when Tara began to experience mental health issues in her teen years.

“Moving Forward Together” was the theme of the 17th Annual Gala of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown, March 2 at the Aster Event Center, Allentown. In his welcoming remarks to the gathering of 220, Bishop Alfred Schlert praised the work of Catholic Charities. “In the Church, we have what we call the corporal works of mercy,” the Bishop said. “For Catholic Charities, that's their job description. Not only do they do these corporal works of mercy, but they do them in the name and with the compassion of Christ.”

The principal of Nativity BVM High School in Pottsville, Lynn Sabol, recently announced her retirement. A Nativity grad herself, Sabol has been the principal at the school for 15 years and has taught a total of 45 years in the Diocese of Allentown.