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Papal Honors for Monsignor Cieniewicz Celebrated at Vespers Service
While our Holy Father has bestowed this honor of bringing Monsignor Cieniewicz into membership in the papal household, he is emblematic and exemplary of all the clergy of the Diocese of Allentown., Bishop Schlert said.
Bishop Blesses Ultrasound Machine at Pro-Life Pregnancy Center
Bishop Alfred Schlert blessed a new ultrasound machine at Lifeline of Berks County, a pro-life,...
The Snare of Self-Reliance
It was February 1973, and time to get ready for Our Lady of Mount Carmel School’s “Spring...
Gospel Reflection | Fourth Week of Lent
Gospel reflection from Bishop Schlert on the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Let’s Get Families More Involved in Religious Education of Children
There’s a new idea taking root around the Diocese that might change the way some parishes provide religious education — and might even help keep young people and families from falling away from the Church.
Pope Francis Marks 10 Years as Head of Worldwide Church
It was 10 years ago today, on March 13, 2013, that Pope Francis first stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and greeted the world.
Catholic Charities Gala: ‘We’re All of One Heart’
Friends of Catholic Charities gathered March 12 for fellowship and to support the good works of the social services agency at the 15th Catholic Charities Gala at DeSales University, Center Valley.
Gospel Reflection | Third Sunday of Lent
Gospel reflection from Bishop Schlert on the Third Sunday of Lent.
Two Priests Take Top ‘Cooks With Collars’ Honors, But Everyone Was a Winner
Father Robert George, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Summit Hill, was named “Top Fundraising Chef” and Father Dominic Pham, pastor of St. Mary Parish, Ringtown, and St. Joseph Parish, Sheppton, was named “Top Party Chef.”
Seminarian Takes 180-Mile Hike to Give Thanks to God
Hiking 15 to 20 miles per day, starting at 5:30 a.m. and finishing by 1 p.m. to avoid Spain’s brutal summer heat, gave him plenty of time in silence to think and to pray.
On Faith: As Catholics, Our Homes are the Domestic Church
When we are discouraged by the disorder and insanity permeating society, we should first look inward. Do we honor our homes as sacred places of peace or are they, too, corroded by the world’s disorder?
St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday in Lent, but Corned Beef and Cabbage is Still Okay
Bishop Alfred Schlert has joined many other bishops around the country in granting a dispensation to the faithful in the Diocese of Allentown this year, provided they abstain from meat on the day before or the day after March 17.
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