Diocesan Schools Open Monday with Most Families Choosing In-Person Learning
Demand for a Catholic education is up this year. Fifteen diocesan schools have waiting lists of families hoping to get a slot.
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John Paul II Center for Special Learning Featured in National Video
The Associated Press distributes video about a student’s triumph over the challenges of remote learning.
Schools Enhancing Reopening Plans Where Necessary After New Health Department Guidance
Diocesan schools already have announced plans to reopen for in-person learning, with virtual learning as an option.
Technology Improvements Are a Silver Lining of Pandemic
Attending an Ordination or other special Mass at the Cathedral can be difficult for some because of the travel involved, and because many Masses fill the pews to capacity. Now, anyone can participate via the internet.
Diocesan Schools to Offer Virtual Learning as an Option
“We recognize that some families will feel better if their student can attend school virtually at first, until they become more comfortable with returning in-person,” said Dr. Brooke Tesché, Chancellor of Catholic Education.
Diocesan Schools Will Reopen For In-Person Learning Next Month
The school experience will be different at first, because of required safety and health procedures, but there will be no change in the unwavering commitment to academic excellence in a faith-based environment.
Language — Veiling or Unveiling Moral Truth?
To sanction or encourage certain wrongful actions, it is often necessary to manipulate language. The plain meaning of words can get in the way of convincing others they should tolerate or participate in wrongdoing, or otherwise embrace situations of evil or injustice. Verbal obfuscation becomes necessary to veil evident moral truths.
Federal Coronavirus Assistance Loans Helped Ministries Continue Throughout Diocese
A federal Coronavirus relief program helped parishes, schools and agencies in the Diocese of Allentown continue their important ministries for people in five counties during the height of the virus shutdown.
Mass Attendance Increases Steadily as Comfort Level Grows
Mass attendance is increasing steadily around the Diocese as people become more comfortable with returning to church in-person.
Catholic Charities Will Administer Covid Relief Program in Carbon
Catholic Charities has been asked by Carbon County officials to administer a new rent-relief...
Golf Tournament Planning Continues
The Diocese Golf Tournament is still on, and committee members are actively planning for various scenarios to adjust the day, if needed, for concerns related to the Coronavirus. The September 28 event will benefit seminarians...
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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