Author: Matt Kirby

Pennsylvanians need to know that thousands of pregnant women want to choose life for their babies.

When we look at the Saints, what we often forget to see are the little things, the small actions each and every day.

A commitment to human dignity involves not only important issues like immigration, pregnancy, and end-of-life care but advocacy for those with special needs.

“The Church teaches that being created male or female is a reality that is good, is willed by God, and leads to happiness if lived out with understanding.”

Deacon Stewart Herman of Assumption B.V.M., Bethlehem, blessed a statue of St. Maximillian Kolbe in its new home at St. Michael the Archangel Middle School, Bethlehem.

Throughout the month of August, SS. Peter & Paul Church, Lehighton, held their annual clothing drive.

Faithful from all five Carbon County parishes gathered at SS. Peter and Paul, Lehighton, to celebrate Mass and participate in a consecration renewal to Mary Immaculate.

The Cathedral Antique Treasure Show will include live and silent auctions, professional appraisals and evaluations, a variety of unique items for sale, plus, wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres, coffee, and dessert.

Bishop Alfred Schlert presided Aug. 27 at a Holy Hour at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown, sponsored by the St. Monica Ministry, a diocesan initiative that offers support to families and friends of fallen-away Catholics.

Regional coordinators for Students for Life of America came to Allentown to do a “Cemetery of the Innocents” display and go door-to-door with parenting resources.