In observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, all are invited to gather as a diocesan family before our Lord Jesus Christ, truly present in the Most Holy Eucharist, to pray for the restoration of… Read more

Between September 18 and December 16, our diocesan family came together to collect 821 units of lifesaving blood—an amazing 40% increase over last year. Even more inspiring, 63 parishes and… Read more

All are invited to gather at the Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown for an afternoon of prayer, sacred music,… Read more

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Closing Celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope Set for Dec. 28 at Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena - AD Today

The Diocese will mark the conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Hope with a special celebration on Sunday, December 28, the Feast of the Holy Family—one year to the day after the Jubilee Year began on the same feast.

On Oct. 1, the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, women of the Diocese of Allentown gathered for their second Catholic Women’s Bingo at St. Ambrose, Schuylkill Haven.

Over 120 women came, clad in a… Read more

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Catholic Women’s Bingo a Night of Faith and Fellowship - AD Today

“St. Therese of the Child Jesus, the Little Flower, please pick me a Rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me with a message of love.”

We are so grateful that Paul shared his gifts with our young… Read more

On Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 8am-12pm at Sacred Heart Church, Bethlehem, the Office of Marriage & Family Life invites you to come and “Fill Your Cup” during a peaceful and uplifting morning designed especially for YOU, the woman who is always serving others.

Allow… Read more

Bishop Schlert announces that 2026 is a Jubilee Anniversary for the Diocese, marking 65 years after its institution. He and newly married host,… Read more

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Bishop Schlert Announces Anniversary Year and New Vocations Initiative on the Ready, Willing, & Able Podcast - AD Today

The latest episode of Ready, Willing, & Able, titled “Make 2026 Your Holiest Year Yet, Featuring Bishop Schlert,” offers listeners exciting news about the coming year in the Diocese of Allentown.

Experience the beauty of the season at the Lehighton Live Nativity on Saturday, December 20th from 4–6pm at Lehighton Lower Park. This moving outdoor presentation of the “real” Christmas story will be brought to life by our local children, featuring live animals, children in costume, and narration from… Read more

Hundreds of pilgrims from across Pennsylvania and… Read more

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Padre Pio Relic Draws Hundreds of Pilgrims for Closing of Historic Visit - AD Today

The momentous and historic four-day visit of six Capuchin friars from San Giovanni Rotondo – the home of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, lovingly known to millions as Padre Pio – concluded on Oct. 14 with a solemn Mass celebrated by … Continue reading

Visio divina is a form of contemplative prayer that involves prayerful meditation accompanied by sacred images. By engaging one’s senses, emotions, and imagination, visio divina can be a fruitful way to deepen one’s… Read more

On this Second Sunday of Advent, the Church directs our attention to an expert in preparation: St. Saint John the Baptist. John’s mission was wholly devoted to preparing the way for Jesus. As we anticipate the celebration of Christ’s coming at Christmas—and prepare our hearts to receive Him both now and at the… Read more

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Gospel Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent - AD Today

On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse,and from his roots a bud shall blossom.The spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him:a spirit of wisdom and of understanding,a spirit of counsel and of strength,a spirit … Continue reading

Carter Fehlinger, 20, a parishioner of St. Ann, Emmaus, started his “Grammy’s Greeters” project three years ago in honor of his late… Read more

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‘Grammy’s Greeters’ Delivers Kindness to Hospitals and Nursing Homes at Christmas - AD Today

A DeSales University sophomore and his family are gathering thousands of handwritten greetings for people who will be in hospitals and nursing homes this Christmas, and they are welcoming extra help.

Join Bishop Schlert and Father Hoffa from Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 16, 2026, for a grace-filled two-day pilgrimage.

Double occupancy: $249 per person, which… Read more

As we enter the final stretch, we’re asking for one more push. The blood drive continues through December 16, and every donation matters. If you haven’t given yet — or are able to give again — please consider making an appointment with… Read more

Join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Allentown from 8:30am – 1:00pm.

Come, in this Jubilee Year of Hope, and rediscover your identity as a bearer of light in a world of darkness.

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The trowel bears an engraved papal seal featuring two keys, symbolizing the heavenly and… Read more

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A Silver Link Between Two Popes Named Leo and Two Jubilees - AD Today

In a quiet niche behind the high altar of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Reading, a piece of Catholic history rests under glass: a handmade silver trowel once used by Pope Leo XIII to seal the Holy Door at … Continue reading

In 2024, Catholics across the diocese contributed $22,607.74 to the collection, mostly through their home parishes. From the… Read more

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Collection to Aid Retired Religious Men and Women Dec. 13-14 - AD Today

The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) has announced that the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held in parishes throughout the Diocese of Allentown on the weekend of Dec. 13-14.

The afternoon will include:

2:00 PM – A… Read more

Join Bishop Schlert and Father Hoffa from Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 16, 2026, for a grace-filled two-day pilgrimage.

Double occupancy: $249 per person, which… Read more

Join us for an inspiring film experience featuring MaRoons, a powerful story showcasing students from Nativity BVM High School in Pottsville, PA. This unique project explores faith, community, and the pursuit of justice through the lens of one of the most remarkable… Read more

On this first day of the new liturgical year, as excitement for the holidays fills our hearts and homes, the Church does not direct our attention to Jesus lying in a manger, but rather, to the end of the world. Advent is indeed a joyful time of preparation for Christmas and the celebration of Christ’s… Read more

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Gospel Reflection: First Sunday of Advent - AD Today

Brothers and sisters: You know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us … Continue reading

Happy Thanksgiving!

On this day of gratitude, I thank God for you, the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown. Please be assured of my prayers for you and your intentions. In a special way, I thank the medical and emergency personnel who are working on this holiday, and I thank those who serve in the… Read more

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Many Ways to Observe Advent and Prepare for Christmas - AD Today

Parishes, schools, and other faith centers in the Diocese of Allentown are offering ways for the faithful to observe Advent and prepare for Christmas – including concerts, pageants, retreats, reflections, services, and children’s events. Christmas bazaars are listed with the … Continue reading

Each year, the Church celebrates the White Mass under the… Read more

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White Mass and Reception Honors Those in the Healthcare Profession - AD Today

Health care workers from across the Diocese gathered Oct. 18 at St. Thomas More, Allentown for the annual White Mass at the parish’s 5 p.m. vigil Mass. Celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert, the liturgy included a special blessing for more … Continue reading

As we enter the final stretch, we’re asking for one more push. The blood drive… Read more

The theme – “Pilgrims Anchored in the Hope of Christ” – invited every man to rediscover his divine purpose and walk boldly in the light of Jesus… Read more

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Diocese of Allentown Men’s Conference: Pilgrims Anchored in Hope of Christ - AD Today

The Delta Marriott in Breinigsville came alive with faith and fraternity on Oct. 11 as hundreds of men from across the Diocese of Allentown gathered for the annual Men Alive in Christ Conference.

Father Allen Hoffa, Pastor of Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Reading, is the point person. In addition to his role as head of the anti-pornography Lumen Christi (Light of… Read more

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Facing Pornography with Hope: How the Diocese Is Helping the Faithful Break Free - AD Today

During this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Diocese of Allentown is expanding its help for people who use pornography, showing them how to turn instead to the Light of Christ.

The turkey giveaway begins at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, 1825 W. Turner… Read more

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State Senators Coleman and Miller to Partner with Jaindl Farms and Diocese to Distribute Free Turkeys Nov. 21 - AD Today

State Senators Jarrett Coleman and Nick Miller will distribute free turkeys to those in need in time for Thanksgiving -- thanks to the generosity of Jaindl Farms -- in a project coordinated by the Diocese of Allentown.

As we enter the final weeks of the liturgical year, our readings tell of earth’s final days, reminding us of the realities of persecution and judgement. While we may wince at the first reading’s images of fire and stubble, we remember that “fearing God’s name,” does not mean we should be afraid of the… Read more

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Gospel Reflection: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - AD Today

Lo, the day is coming, blazing like an oven, when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire, leaving them neither root nor branch, says the LORD of … Continue reading

Teachers from across the Diocese came together to explore how new technologies can serve Catholic mission and pedagogy while… Read more

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Exploring Intersection of Faith and Technology at Inspire ’25 Teacher Convention - AD Today

The powerful intersection of Catholic education and artificial intelligence (AI) was the theme at the Diocese of Allentown’s biannual teacher convention, Inspire ’25, on Oct. 13 at Berks Catholic High School, Reading.

Then I go on to give this illustration: Whenever you are taking a shower, even as the water is pouring over you, you’re fairly… Read more

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The Same Old Sins - AD Today

Sometimes people say to me, “Father, what really discourages me about confession is that I keep committing the same old sins over and over again.” I usually respond by saying, “Are you telling me you want new sins?”

Young men in 9th through 12th grade, if you are open to discerning the Lord’s call to the holy priesthood, this is a great opportunity to see where future priests study, pray and live!

The day of… Read more

Join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Allentown from 8:30am – 1:00pm.
As Advent Women, we are called, like Mary Our Mother, to be bearers of Hope to our families… Read more

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