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Technology Improvements Are a Silver Lining of Pandemic
Attending an Ordination or other special Mass at the Cathedral can be difficult for some because of the travel involved, and because many Masses fill the pews to capacity. Now, anyone can participate via the internet.
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Priest Tests Positive for Covid-19
Father Andrew N. Gehringer, pastor of Holy Infancy Parish, Bethlehem, has tested positive for Covid-19 and has begun a self-quarantine. Out of an abundance of caution, the church, at 312 E. Fourth St., has been closed temporarily.
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New Priest, Deacon Assignments Announced
His Excellency, Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, made the following appointments, effective August...
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Inviting College Students to Feel the Life-Changing Power of Christ in their Lives
Kutztown native Dave Talarico was a pre-med major at DeSales University when he took a detour from his path to medical school and began work as a campus missionary for FOCUS, a group that shares the hope and joy of the Gospel with college students.
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Diocesan Schools to Offer Virtual Learning as an Option
“We recognize that some families will feel better if their student can attend school virtually at first, until they become more comfortable with returning in-person,” said Dr. Brooke Tesché, Chancellor of Catholic Education.
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Anytime is a Great Time to Pray the Jesus Prayer
It’s the perfect prayer to use anytime throughout the day, or to use as an aid to developing the habit of constant prayer, and thus, to become closer to Jesus Christ.
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Baptism is ‘Many Times the Starting Point for Families to Come Back to the Sacraments’
Families want what is good for their children. Baptism gives Jesus an opportunity to draw us close and invite us into his family. He makes His presence felt.
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Mark Your Calendar for Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Sept. 13
Married couples around the Diocese will be invited to renew their vows and thank God for the gift of the Sacrament of Marriage during the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on September 13.
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Register Now for ChristLife Online Training Course
The course will teach participants how to run ChristLife in their parishes. It fosters community, is centered on the proclamation of the Gospel, and provides participants with a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ.
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Diocesan Schools Will Reopen For In-Person Learning Next Month
The school experience will be different at first, because of required safety and health procedures, but there will be no change in the unwavering commitment to academic excellence in a faith-based environment.
Read MoreDiocese Software Provider Thwarted Cyberattack on Their Systems
Although no credit card information, banking information or social security numbers were stolen, the Diocese of Allentown’s software provider is being transparent about a thwarted cyberattack on their systems.
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Monsignor James Treston: ‘Most of My Time Has Been Spent in Parish Life And I Don’t Think I’ve Ever Had a Bad Day’
Monsignor James Treston, ordained a priest in 1960, has served the Diocese of Allentown since its very beginning in 1961.
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