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Jesuit Center at Wernersville Set to Close in August 2021
The Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus has announced that the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth at Wernersville will close in August 2021.
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At Chrism Mass, Bishop Thanks Priests, Deacons and Consecrated Religious for Dedicated Service
“Teamwork really shows itself in times like this,” Bishop Schlert said. “We are a beautiful team, called together by Christ. Team Priesthood is something that makes us truly proud. May we always bat a thousand in our service to God.”
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Bishop to Answer Questions from Our Diocesan Family about Coming Back to Mass
Bishop Alfred Schlert will answer questions from the faithful Monday night at 7 p.m. in a livestreamed “Family Discussion about Coming Back to Mass.” Watch it on AD Today.
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For a Priest, the Pandemic has been a Time to Pray More Deeply
During the time that Masses have been closed to public attendance, Father David Anthony, parochial...
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Catholic School Grads Among Those to be Honored by Lighting Allentown’s Skyline
Allentown Central Catholic, Bethlehem Catholic and Notre Dame are among 22 high schools in Lehigh...
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The Faithful Are Invited Back to Mass Starting on June 1
Declaring that it is time for the faithful to be able to return to Mass if they choose to do so, Bishop Alfred Schlert today announced that parishes in the Diocese will reopen Masses to the public beginning June 1. Attendance remains voluntary for now, and health precautions will be in place.
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Catholic Schools Ready if Coronavirus Delays In-person Return in Fall
With continuing uncertainty about how the Coronavirus will affect the usual return to classrooms...
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Chrism Mass, with its Blessing of Holy Oils, Set for May 27
The Chrism Mass, a special celebration that usually happens on the Wednesday of Holy Week, will...
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Knights, Scouts Team Up to Refresh Veterans’ Flags Before Memorial Day
This Memorial Day might not feature the usual parades, speeches, bugling of “Taps,” large...
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Two Diocese Seminarians Receive Awards at Graduation
When St. Charles Borromeo Seminary held its graduation ceremony online recently, two Diocese...
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Governor Wolf, Don’t Divert Federal Money Away from Catholic Schools, PCC urges
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference is urging Governor Wolf to halt his administration’s...
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It’s Time for Class and Your Teacher is On the Patio
“Going to homes and teaching through the glass is just my way of sharing one of my gifts with them. In this scary and uncertain time, I hope I can be the smile that brightens their day.” –Teacher Vickie McHale, Mercy Center for Special Learning
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