3+ week, 3+ day ago   (327+ words) The faithful of St. Nicholas, Walnutport gathered May 10 for a special celebration marking the blessing and dedication of a new Stations of the Cross Garden, a sacred outdoor space created to invite prayer, reflection, meditation, and spiritual renewal. The celebration…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (357+ words) A choral concert marking the 65th Anniversary of the Diocese of Allentown and the 250th Anniversary of our nation was held Aug. 16 at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. Titled “Our Lord, Our Mother, Our Nation,” the concert included selections…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (747+ words) The Hanobeck family, parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem, went from being occasional Mass goers to frequenters of the Sacraments after reading the devotional book “33 Days to Eucharistic Glory” by Matthew Kelly as a family. Ian and his…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (699+ words) All the faithful are invited to view the new music video for “Our Guiding Star, Mater Ecclesiae,” the hymn co-written by Beverly McDevitt, Director of Music for Cathedral and Diocesan Choirs, and Father Matthew Kuna, Chaplain of St. Christopher Catholic…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (401+ words) The end of summer marks the beginning of a new journey for graduates of diocesan high schools, with the vast majority heading off to start college. Now is a good time to look back at some key statistics that define…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (383+ words) The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, will celebrate the Red, White, & Blue Mass at 8:46 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, 1825 West Turner Street, Allentown, marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The Mass…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (266+ words) Married couples across the Diocese are invited to renew their vows and thank God for the gift of the Sacrament of Marriage during the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass, Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (512+ words) The stained-glass windows of St. Thomas More, Allentown, seemed to shine with unusual vibrance on June 18, as a “Votive Mass of Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest” was celebrated by the newly ordained priests of the Diocese of Allentown. Father…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (527+ words) In the days leading up to the diocesan-wide Eucharistic Consecration this past June, parishioners of St. Joseph, Coopersburg decided to journey through “33 Days to Eucharistic Glory” by Matthew Kelly as a community of pilgrims, forming discussion groups to dive deeper…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (599+ words) The rafters at the Boulder Ridge venue in Orwigsburg were ringing with affirmation on June 13, as 60 women gave their resounding “yes” to a call for prayer and evangelization. It was the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the…...