Author: Jill Caravan

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. The first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday.

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade nationally, the battle is back in the state. The Pennsylvania March for Life was the first statewide march since Roe was overturned.

“Those who enact (anti-life) laws go against the will of God. God’s laws must prevail. That’s our witness today, to say we as God’s people will not allow evil to go unchecked.”

121 couples representing 5,080 years of marriage gathered on Sunday for the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass, celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert.

Bishop Alfred Schlert celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for Synod Ambassadors on Sunday at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.

Parishioners from around the Diocese are invited to attend the rally and March in Harrisburg.

The seven high schools of the Diocese of Allentown will honor 757 students in baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies this year. The three special learning schools in the Diocese will graduate 12 students.

Rev. Mr. Matthew J. Kuna will be ordained a priest by Bishop Alfred Schlert Saturday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.