Vatican Launches Campaign to Promote Bonding Between young People and the Elderly
(Vatican News) — Picking up Pope Francis’s appeal to young people on the 32nd World Youth...
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A Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Schlert
As we give thanks to Almighty God for our many blessings during this time of the year, I would...
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Audit Finds Diocese in Full Compliance with Child Protection Guidelines
It was the 18th consecutive year of compliance in the 18 years since the audits began.
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Final Report on Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program: Administrators Award $15.85 Million to 96 Applicants
The Independent Oversight Committee has issued the final report on the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program, which was created by the Diocese of Allentown in 2019 to provide compensation for victims of clergy sexual abuse as one aspect of their healing.
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In Wake of McCarrick Report, Bishops Pray for Victims, Renew Commitment to Eliminating the Scourge of Abuse
The Church has made significant progress in reducing incidences of abuse, and in keeping children and vulnerable adults safe. The number of cases of clergy sexual abuse has declined sharply over the past 20 years.
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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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Five Faith Friday
Did you have any idea how faith-based the Thanksgiving holiday was intended to be?
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LatestVirtual Conference: Toward the Pastoral Conversion of the Parish
This virtual conference offered by the Institute for Ministry Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary will feature topics regarding formation, missionary outreach, sacramental life, and lay leadership and more.
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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Catholic Charities Cancels March Gala, Looks to Other Ways to Raise Much-Needed Funds
The Coronavirus has forced Catholic Charities to cancel its main fundraising event at a time when the pandemic has made the need for the agency’s services even greater.
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Tax Credit Program Reaches $5 Million in Catholic School Scholarships, and There Is Still Time to Take Advantage This Year
Eligible donors can receive a 90-percent state tax credit, and designate that money to the Catholic school of their choice, to be used for scholarships.
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Catholic Magazine, Written and Produced in Diocese, is Looking to Grow
A new Catholic magazine has taken root in the Diocese of Allentown and now is looking to grow and inspire those in the Diocese and beyond.
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Catholic News Service
- Court says N.Y. pandemic limits on houses of worship restrict religious freedom
- COMMENTARY: Healing the malady of division, start with friendship
- Study leads to benchmarks for sexual misconduct policies at seminaries
- Bishops say Advent during pandemic can be a time to draw closer to Jesus
- Food banks do their best to help families have a hearty Thanksgiving meal
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