Adult Confirmation at the Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday
Bishop Schlert will celebrate the 11:30 A.M. Mass on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, Allentown, wherein he will confirm adults of our Diocese. Those to be confirmed are those adults who were baptized in the Roman Catholic Church, received their First Holy Communion, are catechized, but never confirmed. Please contact your local pastor to discuss registration details
*NEW* Retrouvaille: Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. Weekend programs in August and October at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Click here to view an ad for your bulletins.
Women’s Bingo Night
The Diocese of Allentown invites women to a night of fellowship and Bingo at St. Ambrose’s Church Hall, 302 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven, on May 14th at 6:30pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Play 20 games for $20 with the chance to win gift baskets and cash prizes. Food and drink are included. Feel free to bring your own alcoholic beverages. Contact Maggie Riggins at mriggins@allentowndiocese.org. Register here. View the flyer here.
Steubenville Youth Conference Trip – Summer 2025
Calling all high schoolers! In our ever-changing world, Jesus is the answer to the longing of our hearts for meaning, fulfillment, security, and love. Join hundreds of Catholic teens at the Steubenville Youth Conference at the Franciscan University of Steubenville on June 27th through 29th, 2025, to be transformed by the love of Christ. All teens who will be rising freshmen in high school through rising freshmen in college for the 2025-2026 academic year are invited to attend this retreat with our group. Cost of conference: $265 pp; Cost of Charter Bus Transportation: $100 pp; Transportation is free for St. Joseph the Worker teens. If you are interested in attending, you can learn more about the trip by contacting Annaleigh Gidosh at (484)330-6380 or youthminister@stjwchurch.org. To see the promotional flyer, click here.
Monthly Homeschooling Mass – May 7
The Mother of Hope Homeschool Academy invites all homeschooling families to the next Monthly Homeschooling Mass at 10am on May 7th at St. Ursula, Fountain Hill. Homeschooling families with children of all ages, families who are discerning to homeschool their children, and young families are all welcome! Bring your own lunch for a social afterwards.
Retreat to Fatima and Lourdes with Fr. John Frink
Take a pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes from June 7-16, 2026 under the spiritual direction of Fr. John Frink. Click this link: https://www.206tours.com/cms/
Divorce Recovery Support Group
If you are suffering a divorce or separation, or perhaps grieving a past divorce, join us for prayers, donuts and encouraging conversation. BYOC – bring your own coffee. St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, second floor of the parish office on the first Saturday of each month, 9:00 to 10:00am (after the 8:30am Mass). For information call 505 688-8663.
Better Together Widow and Widower Social Group
Better Together Widow and Widower Social Group, a community that allows widows and widowers to connect with others in the same circumstance, meets monthly at Assumption Church, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem, PA. Some past meetings include a picnic in the summer, a sing-along/make your own sundaes, and an All Souls remembrance service. All are welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm in the Jubilee Center. For more information, please contact Mary Williams at 610-867-7424 x 16.
FreeWill Estate Planning Tool
Making an estate plan is an act of care for yourself, your loved ones, and your community. By creating your plans, you can outline important financial and healthcare decisions for the future, provide for your loved ones, and ultimately, act as a steward of everything God has placed in your care.
Through our new partnership with FreeWill, you can start the new year by completing this important act of care. FreeWill is a secure online platform that can walk you through the process of creating your estate plan — 100% free of cost. To get started, visit: FreeWill.com/AllentownDiocese
Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will be on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Diocesan Pilgrimage tradition to Mary’s House is typically held every four years. More information will be forthcoming for individuals, parishes, and schools. Contact Father Hoffa directly at his diocesan email ahoffa@allentowndiocese.org or call 610-921-2729, ext. 2205.