Author: Paul Wirth

Father Stuart Long, a Montana priest ordained late in life who had only four years of ministry before dying of an incurable disease at age 50, is now the subject of a movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson.

“I am heartened and exceptionally proud to learn of the generosity of the people in our Diocese during this holiest of seasons,” said Bishop Alfred Schlert.

Palm Sunday, April 10, marks the beginning of the Holy Week spiritual pilgrimage. It is Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This liturgical feast is named for the palm branches the crowds spread on the ground, as a sign of His kingship, as Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

People in the Diocese of Allentown had a lot to say when asked their opinions during the Synod of Bishops, delivering a wide range of positive and negative feedback in listening sessions and through written surveys.

The 14th Catholic Charities gala, April 3 at DeSales University, Center Valley, drew nearly 500 people in support of the social services agency. This year’s honorees were Monsignor Robert Wargo, Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Orefield, and Frank Ford, President of St. Luke’s University Health Network, Sacred Heart Campus.

This year, more than 75 churches in the five counties of the Diocese of Allentown will be open during special evening hours for visitation and Adoration.

College students from around the Diocese are invited to join Bishop Alfred Schlert as he celebrates an evening Palm Sunday Mass at 9:10 p.m. April 10 in Lehigh University’s Packer Church.