In the heart of the Diocese of Allentown, the legacy of Catholic education dates back to 1743 when the first Catholic school opened its doors as a single classroom in Bally, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Today, Saint Francis Classical Catholic Academy proudly stands as the second oldest Catholic school in the original 13 colonies. Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2024), a time-honored celebration, is the perfect time to recognize how…
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We are grateful to all who attended the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania’s State of the Foundation 2023 Meeting. Events were held at three locations: St. Ambrose Parish in Schuylkill Haven, Holy Family Senior Living, in Bethlehem and Immaculate Conception Parish in Douglassville. “The future for the Catholic Foundation – and our Faith – is bright. Together, with our partners, we can work to make a better world through our parishes, schools,…
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