Monthly Archives: February 2011

As we approach the Golden Jubilee of the founding of our diocese (1961-2011) the Diocese of Allentown  proudly presents  “A History ot the Diocese of Allentown“. this a richly illustrated “Must Have” for every family. It is bound in hard … Continue reading →

will be held on Friday, March 4th in St Joseph’s church, 1022 North 8th street from 8-9 pm. All Are welcome

February 27 On the day of 27 February At London in England, of Saint Anne Line, widow and martyr, who, after her husband, exiled because of his Catholic faith, had died, provided a house for priests in this city, for … Continue reading →

February 26  On the day of 26 February At Bononia [modern day Bologna] in Aemilia, Saint Faustinianus, bishop, who strengthened and augmented a Church harassed by persecution with the word of preaching.  

Audio Sebastian’s roads and bridges connected many distant places. His final bridge-building was to help men and women recognize their God-given dignity and destiny. Sebastian’s parents were Spanish peasants. At the age of 31 he sailed to Mexico, where he … Continue reading →

AUDIO     In 1220, St. Anthony was preaching conversion to the inhabitants of Padua when a young nobleman, Luke Belludi, came up to him and humbly asked to receive the habit of the followers of St. Francis. Anthony liked the talented, … Continue reading →

February 23 On the day of 23 February The commemoration of Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr, who is honored as a disciple of the blessed John and the last witness of apostolic times and, under the emperors Mark Anthony and … Continue reading →

This feast commemorates Christ’s choosing Peter to sit in his place as the servant-authority of the whole Church (see June 29). After the “lost weekend” of pain, doubt and self-torment, Peter hears the Good News. Angels at the tomb say … Continue reading →

February 21 On the day of 21 February At London in England, of Saint Robert Southwell, priest of the Society of Jesus and martyr, who discharged his office for many years in this city and the neighboring regions and composed … Continue reading →

February 19 On the day of 19 February At Naples in Campania, the burial of Saint Quodvultdeus, bishop of Carthage, who, having been put with his clergy in cast off boats that had neither sails nor rower, and sent into … Continue reading →