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5 Stones is a Catholic, not-for-profit organization that partners with mission-driven teams to magnify the reach of their message. We specialize in full-suite technology solutions, marketing and advertising, web and print design, warehousing and distribution, and customer support. Our employees are passionate about serving organizations they believe in and take pride in offering market-specific expertise and personalized support. 5 Stones offers a career doing fulfilling work in a vibrant Catholic community of passionate and engaging colleagues. Be a part of our growing, close-knit team in Sycamore, Illinois that is dedicated to putting our gifts and talents at the service of the Church by supporting Catholic apostolates with business services. Visit WeAre5Stones.com/about to read the rest of our story.

About the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City The original Diocese of Oklahoma was erected in 1905, became the Diocese of Oklahoma City and Tulsa in 1930, and was erected into the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in 1972. The Archdiocese is comprised of more than 120,000 Catholics in central and western Oklahoma, and covers 46 counties and 42,470 square miles. Our sacred purpose, as the people of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, is to joyfully witness to our Catholic faith in central and western Oklahoma through the teaching, sanctifying and governing ministry of Christ and His Church so that the Body of Christ is made present, the universal call to holiness proclaimed and all people are welcomed into the promise of eternal life. To read more about the vision of the Archdiocese, please download Archbishop Paul Coakley's pastoral letter "Go Make Disciples"  Click Here.      

HISTORY Omaha Catholics build the first church in Nebraska territory The first church in the Nebraska Territory was built by Catholics in Omaha. St. Mary’s Church, which stood on the east side of Eighth Street between Harney and Jackson streets, was dedicated in August 1856. The simply designed structure measured 24 by 40 feet. It followed, within a year, the first recorded Mass to be said in Omaha by Father William Edmonds of the Diocese of Dubuque. Catholicism in the area, however, has longer roots, going back to 1838 and the work of Jesuit missionary Peter De Smet, who is known to have visited the site of Bellevue. Although the territory had been under the Vicariate Apostolic of the Indian Territories since 1850, the vastness of the area under that Vicariate (700 miles north to south and 600 miles east to west) led the Jesuit Bishop of the area, John Miege, to request a division. In 1857, the Vicariate Apostolic of the Nebraska Territory was established, but no one appointed to administer it until 1859, when James O’ Gorman, a Trappist monk, became the first bishop of the area. His see was 367,265 square miles with 5,000 Catholics and three priests. On June 25, 1859, the bishop added to his clergy the first priest ordained on Nebraska soil, Father William Kelly. The Sisters of Mercy came to the area in 1864 and the Benedictine Sisters in 1865. St. Mary Church, which became the cathedral and had its name changed to St. Philomena, was quickly outgrown and a new Gothic-style cathedral was built in 1868 at Ninth and Howard streets. By that time, four parishes were established and growing in the area — St. Mary Magdalene and St. Philomena in Omaha, St. Patrick in Fremont, and St. Patrick in Jackson. The tremendous growth in the area caused more than 70 parishes to be established before 1900. The Diocese of Omaha, which included Nebraska and Wyoming, was created on October 2, 1885, while James O’Connor was bishop. The diocese was split on August 2, 1887, and reduced to all counties in Nebraska north of the Platte River. At that time the Dioceses of Lincoln and Cheyenne were created. The Omaha Diocese again was split in March, 1912, as the Diocese of Kearney was created. On April 11, 1917, that diocesan see was transferred to Grand Island as previously disputed counties were transferred to that western Nebraska diocese. The Omaha Diocese became an Archdiocese on October 10, 1945. The Archdiocese of Omaha now comprises 14,051 square miles which includes the counties of Boyd, Holt, Merrick, Nance, Boone, Antelope, Knox, Pierce, Madison, Platte, Colfax, Stanton, Wayne, Cedar, Dixon, Dakota, Thurston, Cuming, Dodge, Burt, Washington, Douglas, and Sarpy. There are more than 230,000 Catholics in the 140 parishes and missions. St. Cecilia Cathedral – The Mother Church for the Archdiocese of Omaha Saint Cecilia Cathedral, the “mother church” for Catholics in northeast Nebraska, is a place of daily worship, the landmark of mid-town Omaha and a destination for thousands of people each year. Catholic people from the 23 counties of northeast Nebraska comprising the Archdiocese of Omaha gather around their Archbishop each year for significant religious events and to celebrate the sacramental life of the Church in its fullness. The Cathedral is also the church and home of an active urban parish. The parish grade school has a century of continuous operation. It has a proud record of student achievement and has consistently received local and national recognition for its programs and faculty. Faith in action is a standard that has guided the parish to be effective in works of mercy, in witnessing to justice and in partnerships within the ecumenical and civic community.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle is a Latin Metropolitan archdiocese of the Catholic Church, in the U.S. state of Washington. Headquartered in Seattle, the archdiocese encompasses all counties in the state west of the Cascade Range. There are 173 parishes, missions and pastoral centers in the Archdiocese, serving 579,500 registered Catholics.

  Bishop Machebeuf High School was established in 1958 and is named after Bishop Joseph P. Machebeuf, the first bishop of Colorado.   The Early Days As early as 1942, Monsignor Harold Campbell contemplated the creation of a new Archdiocesan High School - Machebeuf High School . While serving as pastor of Blessed Sacrament, Monsignor Campbell secured the bulk of the land required to build the anticipated high school. Additional land was purchased in 1953, when it became increasingly clear that the school-age population in Denver was soaring.   Official announcement of the new school came in April 1956 and construction began in September 1957. The first freshman class was enrolled a year later. Archbishop Urban J. Vehr dedicated the new high school on September 27, 1959.   In 1985, the school became Machebeuf Catholic High School. Two years later, Machebeuf’s West Campus at 18th and Pennsylvania was added in 1987. In 1996 the school was renamed Bishop Machebeuf Catholic High School to clearly identify with the school's namesake, Bishop Joseph Machebeuf.   Move to Lowry Honoring the past and looking to the future, more than 700 people gathered January 9, 2000 for the dedication Mass of the new $8.5 million, Bishop Machebeuf High School, on the Lowry campus in Denver. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput presided at the Mass and was joined by Father Rocco Porter, school chaplain, and Msgr. Walker Nickless, Vicar General and alumnus of the school.   In 2008, Machebeuf celebrated its 50th year of being an academic community of faith that strives to form the hearts, minds, and souls of our students in the gospel of Jesus Christ and in the living tradition of the Catholic Church.   Who We Are?   Mission Statement Based on the foundation and heritage of Bishop Joseph P. Machebeuf, our mission is to be an academic community of faith that strives to form the hearts, minds, and souls of our students in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the living Tradition of the Catholic Church.   A Spirit of Community Everyone at Bishop Machebeuf High School is an important member of the community. That's what creates the spirit you'll feel on our campus. Students and faculty truly care about each other as people and respect each other as individuals. With only 380 students, you get to know people well and have the opportunity to make close friends because you spend so much time with other students in so many different settings from the classroom to the Commons to the playing fields to the varied co-curricular offerings at Machebeuf. Whatever happens, everyone values your effort. You'll find this community spirit everywhere at Machebeuf.   Our Core Values are Devotion to God, Academic Excellence, Community Service, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity, Christian Morality.   Our Promise Students will experience a more complete development as well as unsurpassed academic and personal success. We deliver a rigorous academic curriculum, faith formation, a nurturing community, and reinforce the family environment.   Top 50 Catholic High School in America   BMHS has been recognized as a Top 50 Catholic High School in the United States by the Cardinal Newman Society. Machebeuf is proud to have earned this award in 2006, 2007, 2008 and in 2012. The award measures a school's strength in three main areas: Academic Excellence, Civic Education, and Catholic Identity. For more information, visit  catholichonorroll.org .   Bishop Joseph P. Machebeuf - Apostle of Colorado Joseph Projectus Machebeuf was born August 11, 1812 in Riom, France to Michael and Gilbert Machebeuf. He entered seminary in 1831 and was ordained to the priesthood on December 17, 1836.   In 1839, he accepted the invitation of Bishop John Baptist Purcell to join the Diocese of Cincinnati, Ohio. He had to sneak out of France because his father did not approve of him becoming a missionary to North America. Upon arriving in America, he was assigned to a parish in Tiffin, Ohio and later served as the pastor at a parish in Lower Sandusky.   In 1850, Fr. Machebeuf accompanied Bishop John-Baptiste Lamy to New Mexico and there he served as a pastor of two parishes in Albuquerque and then in Sante Fe from 1853-1860.   In 1860 he was sent to Colorado to establish the Church in this area. On a visit to a mountain community in 1863 he was descending through the mountains, was thrown from his carriage and lamed for life. On August 16, 1868, Fr. Machebeuf was ordained a Bishop and assigned as the Vicar Apostolic of Colorado and Utah territories. When the Diocese of Denver was established in 1887 Bishop Machebeuf was named the first Bishop of Denver.   "When Fr. Machebeuf came to Colorado in 1860 he was... without a single church, or roof over his head; when he was made bishop he had but three priests within his jurisdiction; when he died the Diocese of Denver counted 64 priests, 102 churches and chapels, 9 academies, 1 college, 1 orphan asylum, and over 3,000 children in Catholic Schools!   "This was primarily the work of one man, and that man was Bishop Machebeuf. In contemplating it we must concede that its author was a great priest, a great bishop, and merited well the title by which posterity shall know him - THE APOSTLE OF COLORADO." (William J. Howlett, Life of the Right Reverend Joseph P. Machebeuf)   All-in-all Bishop Joseph Machebeuf travelled more than 100,000 miles throughout Colorado, Utah, Nebraska and Texas building up the church in his 29 years in Colorado. He placed ads in newspapers all over the world inviting priests to come out West to build the church in Colorado. He travelled back to France many times begging his brother priests to come to Colorado to serve the church here.   He died on July 10, 1889 at the age of 76.   In June of 1991, a mountain just east of Loveland Pass was named "Mount Machebeuf" in honor of the first Bishop of Colorado. The mountain is 12,805 feet tall and can be seen from Interstate 70. A dedication Mass was celebrated at the summit by Rev. Richard Ling and Rev. Ed Hoffman in June 1991 using one of Bishop Joseph P. Machebeuf's chalices that he used in the 1880s.   Mount Machebeuf - highest peak on the right June of 1991, a mountain just east of Loveland Pass was named "Mount Machebeuf" in honor of the first Bishop of Colorado. The mountain is 12,805 feet tall and can be seen from Interstate 70. A dedication Mass was celebrated at the summit by Rev. Richard Ling and Rev. Ed Hoffman in June 1991 using one of Bishop Joseph P. Machebeuf's chalices that he used in the 1880s.

Canterbury Pilgrimages shares a name with one of history's most famous tours led by Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales and self-proclaimed host, tour guide, and leader of entertainment. He wrote of an informal gathering of men and women in the 14th century who traveled on a pilgrimage from London to the Cathedral of Canterbury. In the spirit of Chaucer's journey, Canterbury Pilgrimages brings men and women of all ages together to experience the deepening of faith made possible by an authentically Catholic pilgrimage. Having worked with 40 dioceses within the U.S., as well as over 50 cardinals, archbishops, and bishops for various pilgrimages, we try to bring you the best Catholic pilgrimage possible by coordinating everything for you. Whether you want to go to Rome, Fatima, Assisi, Lourdes, Knock, the Holy Land, or the Missions of California, we worry about the planning while you prepare your heart for renewed spiritual fulfillment. Authentically Catholic pilgrimages around the world, every step of the way!      

OUR MISSION As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver, and inspired by God’s love and compassion, Catholic Charities extends the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. WHO WE ARE Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services (for women), Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Archdiocesan Housing, Sacred Heart Counseling; Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Services. We also provide disaster relief services, such as the northern Colorado floods of 2013. Catholic Charities is open to, and serves, all people. Volunteers donated 72,980 hours of their time to serve others through Catholic Charities in our most recent fiscal year. We collaborate with Catholic parishes, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, medical facilities and educational institutions. HOW WE HELP WE ALLEVIATE SUFFERING OF THOSE IN CRISIS BY Feeding the hungry Providing shelter to the homeless Providing clothing to the destitute Preventing evictions and utility shutoffs Providing case management and referrals to preserve and promote self-sufficiency   WE PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE DIGNITY AND WELL-BEING OF THE POOR AND VUNERABLE BY Helping seniors to live independently without being isolated Providing assistance to victims of crime Giving legal assistance and advocacy to immigrants Offering mental health services Providing early childhood education Offering intensive case management to foster self-sufficiency Providing low-income and senior housing WE PROVIDE SAFETY AND PERMANANCY FOR CHILDREN BY Preventing neglect and abuse Supporting families that open their home to children in need of safety Providing counseling for pregnant moms and birth parents Providing kinship care to relatives raising children Providing adoption counseling  

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) is a charitable organization founded in faith and dedicated to providing education, outreach, and professional funeral, cremation and cemetery services while following the teachings of the Church. With CFCS, you can be assured that you and your family comes first. CFCS knows that the loss of a loved one is always difficult. Celebrating the gift of faith with family and friends is an essential part of the healing process. Our professional staff walks with you through this trying and often tiresome journey while we educate and guide you towards making the right end-of-life decisions for yourself or your loved ones. With programs and services for immediate needs and programs for those who wish to plan in advance, CFCS is a resource that families can trust. If a loved one passes, whether unexpectedly or from an illness, it can be one of the most challenging times of your life. At CFCS we believe in providing the education and guidance you need during this time to make the best decisions for you and your family. At CFCS we believe that planning ahead is one of the most loving and responsible things you can do for your family. Our experienced Family Service Advisors assist in planning for you or your family’s funeral and cemetery needs/services ahead of time to ensure wishes are met and that there is no emotional overspending or stress at a time that should be devoted to grieving and healing. CFCS is committed to helping people from all walks of life, regardless of their family situation or financial status. We offer many different educational and financial assistance programs available to those who are in need. At CFCS, we believe in educating families about our services, the Order of Christian Funerals and all of the end-of-life options available to them. It is not our job to tell a family what their end-of-life services should entail, or try to sway them in one direction or another. We are a committed resource for families, guiding them to ultimately making the best decision based on their life and financial circumstances.

About Us Our Mission Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County is a member agency of the Diocese of Lansing Catholic Charities. “The mission of Catholic Charities is the work of the Catholic Church, to share the love of Christ by performing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.” As a member of our community, we believe our work attains the greatest benefit when we join with our neighbors and colleagues to create a responsive, compassionate society where all are valued, honored and have the opportunity to thrive. In seeking justice and changing lives, we honor God. Our Vision Help people live safe, meaningful and independent lives, in a more just community. Our Core Values Dignity of all creation Compassion Preferential option for people who are disadvantaged Community Stewardship Catholic Social Teaching History The Way We Were & Who We Are Today When the Diocese of Detroit and community leaders established Catholic Social Services in May 1959, the mission was to extend a helping hand to struggling families regardless of their faith, race or economic background. We salute the legacy and foresight of these remarkable individuals who understood the value of their undertaking. Embracing the tenets of Catholic social teaching, the new agency dedicated itself to changing the lives of our neighbors in the most vulnerable circumstances. That is as true today as it was 50 years ago. Certainly, Washtenaw County was a much different place in 1959. The Big Three automakers were the only players in town—what was good for GM truly was good for the country. A gallon of gas cost 25 cents. Barbie Dolls and Motown launched that year while families gathered around their black and white TVs watching the antics of Beaver Cleaver. Americans feared the threat of nuclear war made all the more ominous by Fidel Castro’s Cuban revolution. As you would expect, the mindset of the 1950’s also influenced how CSSW approached the issues of the day. The discourse surrounding out-of-wedlock pregnancies was uttered, if at all, in hushed, disapproving tones; no one would have encouraged an unmarried mom to parent or openly communicate with her child’s adoptive family. Divorce was blamed for nearly all family dysfunction. Domestic abuse was years away from public scrutiny and growing older typically meant growing feeble. The Agency’s founding philosophy of family preservation affirmed these deeply held beliefs, which by contemporary standards may seem quaint, naïve or even dogmatic. Today’s vision—to help people live safe, meaningful and independent lives, in a more just community—is much broader, reflecting the increasing diversity of our contemporary culture. In addition to offering more than two dozen programs designed for myriad life challenges, we also collaborate on initiatives with our colleagues in the non-profit and government sectors. Without a doubt, CSSW has come a long way. Though subtle, our role as an agency has evolved from helping clients achieve social parity to promoting personal empowerment. That being said, we would never be where we are today if it wasn’t for the commitment of our founders from the Diocese, local parishes and the community at large. They put into action the teachings of the Catholic Church to support those most in need. With gratitude and a good dose of humility, let us honor those board members, staff and volunteers who came before us as CSSW looks forward to starting its second 50 years. Clearly, there is much work yet to be done, needs new and timeless, that are still unmet. It is a tall order, but one we enthusiastically embrace. Because changing lives—then, now and forever—is what we do.  

Regnum Christi (Latin for “Kingdom of Christ”) is one Movement (within the Catholic Church) comprised of four vocations: Legionaries of Christ (priestly congregation), Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi , Lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi and the Lay Members of Regnum Christi . Regnum Christi has a Christ-Centered spirituality that is lived together in communion with all members (all four vocations), in union with the whole Church, and through a mission to build the kingdom of Christ.  Regnum Christi also includes diocesan priests and permanent deacons. The whole Regnum Christi Movement is made up of 30,000 members throughout 38 countries world-wide working as Jesus did to: Reveal Christ’s love to people, form them as apostles and launch them in their God-given mission to build the Kingdom of Christ. Apostolic action (also known as apostolate or ministry) involves a wide range of services, educational programs and institutions, and activities that help people develop their Catholic faith and God-given talents. The apostolic action of Regnum Christi aims to bring the light of Christ to souls through missions, retreats, youth work, schools and universities, small groups, personal accompaniment, parishes and online and radio evangelization. Regnum Christi members strive to bring the Gospel to all corners of society, confident in the support of Jesus who said: “I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). We work personally with people seeking their mission in life, in small faith groups and by providing spiritual experiences that can be life-changing. Regnum Christi tries to foster in its members a spirit of initiative and a deep love for the Church. It aims to remind them of their baptismal duty to make the faith a key part of all their relationships — in their families, parishes, workplaces and social circles.

  Christ in the City is a Catholic non-profit dedicated to forming missionaries, volunteers and communities in KNOWING, LOVING and SERVING   the poor. Check out our approach to street ministry and simple ways you can join us from wherever you are. Christ  in the City began its work with Denver’s poor and homeless in the summer of 2010.  The organization began under the  auspices of Catholic Charities in Denver as a way to form young people to be  life-long missionaries. In the 2011, Christ in the City was entrusted to the Christian Life Movement (CLM) as the service arm of their mission in the United States.  Missionaries are spiritually guided by the priests and lay men and women of the Christian Life Movement, whose community plays a vital role in the spiritual formation of Christ in the City.   FOUR PILLARS OF FORMATION INTELLECTUAL Education in the Catholic faith and it’s social justice teachings equip us to apply faith and reason to our daily work and lives. Thanks to the help of  Our Sunday Visitor ,  Missionaries take  accredited courses with the University of Mary and the Augustine Institute. SPIRITUAL To bring the love of Christ to others, we must first experience Him ourselves. Missionaries are guided by members of the Christian Life Movement to deepen their relationship with Christ through personal prayer, Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, and spiritual direction. HUMAN The most fundamental of our four pillars. In human formation we develop the human qualities and character of each missionary. Community life allows us to grow in self-knowledge and to learn how to be holy in the practical demands of human life. APOSTOLIC The homeless are often served materially by people and yet go unknown and unloved by them.  Authentic friendship can transform a life and lead to change in a person, namely: freedom from addiction, meaningful work, housing and reconciliation with God.

Welcome to Christendom College! We’re not like other colleges. And that’s a good thing. Christendom College is a Catholic liberal arts college offering a time-tested and rigorous education that develops the student’s intellect in such a powerful way that he graduates with the ability to master any subject—no matter how complex the vocational calling. Our curriculum and committed faculty are complemented by a culture of unmatched personal attention helping each student discern and develop his academic and vocational goals. Our students thrive in a supportive and Christ-centered culture dedicated to helping them realize their potential and become the great men and women God has called them to be. They graduate inspired and empowered to achieve true greatness and become tomorrow’s leaders. Discover a college where: Academic excellence and rigor are expected Education is a personal experience guided by top-notch professors who truly care about the students’ learning Personalized service to students so that they might pursue their dreams and become successful is a hallmark

City on a Hill is a vibrant ministry seeking to serve young adults in their 20's and 30's in and around the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri. City on a Hill provides unique opportunities for young adults to grow closer to Jesus Christ through prayer, catechesis, the sacraments, formation, small groups, retreats, fellowship, and service. Check out our website at  https://kansascityonahill.org  for upcoming events and more about us and follow us on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/kansascityonahill/?ref=br_rs  

Our Mission:  We provide quality compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith.  Our Vision:  We envision a world where poverty is alleviated, people of all races and faith are treated with respect, and all are inspired to serve. Our Shared Values : Faith - We are a faith-based organization rooted in scriptures and Catholic social teaching.  Dignity of human life-We respect the dignity of human life at every stage.  Family - We support and nurture families of all faiths.  Diversity-We recognize and appreciate our own differences and those of the people we serve.  Community - We partner with other organizations to serve community needs.  Accessibility - We strive to make services known and available to all. 

The Corpus Christi Cathedral is a religious icon, a source of inspiration and consolation to our Catholic and non-Catholic community. The Cathedral continues to be the center of diocesan services. The Sunday Mass is televised for shut-ins. We are the leaders in music programs, inspirational liturgies and attracting visitors to the city. It is our intention to make everyone's experience of the Catholic Church as uplifting as possible.

Our mission is to guide all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship. Through these experiences, we work to create an environment of encounter – encounter with God, with ourselves, with others, and with creation. Creatio members are volunteers, professionals, and friends working to address environmental and human issues on a deeper level. Our goal is to facilitate an active transformation of ourselves and others, as well as the environment. Creatio is a Catholic 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in Colorado, USA. Creatio’s spirituality is focused on strengthening the four relationships: relationship with self, with one another, with nature and with God. We encourage all of our missionaries to be open to experience a deepening of these relationships while on our trips.   Creatio was founded in 2002 by a group of U.S. college students with the goal of serving the poorest of the poor in Peru. That do-it-yourself mission trip soon became another mission, and another, and eventually the identity and purpose of Creatio became apparent:  to guide all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship.   True to our roots, we strongly believe in taking action whenever and wherever a need arises.  As an organization we exist for you, and want to help you achieve your vision, the same way our founder and his friends achieved theirs on that first mission trip.   Please contact us if our current   Experiences   do not meet a need you’ve discovered or an idea that you have.  We can help you get started planning, connect you with others, help fundraising, and help you achieve your vision for a better you and a better world. WE   NEED    ADVENTURE  MISSIONARIES Creatio can’t do it alone! We need missionaries to help bring the joy of Christ and humanitarian aid to those most in need. Join us on one of our upcoming adventure missions where you will experience first-hand the impact of serving the poorest of the poor while growing in deep friendships with your fellow missionaries and those you serve.

Cross Catholic Outreach's priority is to help "the poorest of the poor."  Our efforts reach those suffering extreme poverty in countries throughout the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Projects include relief for earthquake, flood and tsunami victims, care and education for orphans and other vulnerable children, housing for the homeless, medicines and health care for the indigent, food for families suffering extreme malnutrition, and clean water for communities that have none, as well as micro-enterprise programs and other long-term development efforts to break the cycle of poverty. In every case, our method of outreach is the same: Cross Catholic locates needy Catholic-based ministries serving the poor and distributes material aid through their existing programs. In this way, we can supply meaningful help where it is needed most. In all our work we remain dedicated in our service to the Lord as good stewards of His resources in every challenge we seek to overcome.

About the Diocese The Diocese of Allentown was formed on January 28, 1961, when Pope John XXIII signed a document separating the counties of Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton and Schuylkill from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The news became public February 15. The following April 11, Bishop Joseph McShea, then auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia, was installed as the first Bishop of Allentown by Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi, Apostolic Delegate to the United States in the new Cathedral Church of Saint Catharine of Siena in Allentown. Bishop Thomas Welsh succeeded Bishop McShea in 1983, followed by Bishop Edward Cullen in 1998 and Bishop John Barres in 2009. Like Bishop McShea, Bishops Welsh and Cullen were former Auxiliary Bishops of Philadelphia. Bishop Barres was a priest of the Diocese of Wilmington, DE, when he was appointed. He became the first priest ordained a Bishop in Allentown’s Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena. Seven-and-a-half years later, he became the first Allentown Bishop to be transferred when Pope Francis appointed him the Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY. As the Fifth Bishop of Allentown, Pope Francis, on June 27, 2017 appointed Monsignor Alfred A. Schlert. Bishop Schlert is the first priest ordained for the Diocese of Allentown to be appointed Bishop of the Diocese.  He was ordained a Bishop and installed as Bishop of Allentown on August 31, 2017. Catholics form the largest single religious group in the five counties of the Diocese. In the 84 parishes of the Diocese, there are more than 252,000 registered Catholics, representing more than 20 percent of the general population.