Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019.

Two Marian Catholic Students Recognized as Diocese of Allentown Catholic Scholars

Marian Catholic High School has announced that two members of the Class of 2026 have been honored with the Bishop's Catholic Scholar Society Award for the Diocese of Allentown.

Newly Ordained Priest Assigned to Schuylkill Haven Parish Among Diocese of Allentown Appointments

Following the ordination of six new priests at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena in Allentown on Saturday, Bishop Alfred Schlert announced their first parish assignments, including one appointment that will bring a newly ordained priest to Schuylkill County.

Diocese of Allentown Announces Clergy Changes Impacting Schuylkill County Churches

Several churches and Catholic parishes in Schuylkill County will see leadership changes this summer as the Diocese of Allentown announced a series of new clergy assignments affecting local congregations.

Diocese of Allentown Announces New Clergy Assignments in Schuylkill County

The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, has announced new clergy assignments throughout the Diocese, including several affecting parishes and ministries in Schuylkill County. 

FOLLOW UP: Catholic Charities Addresses Concerns Over Pottsville Soup Kitchen Closure and Donations, Announces Expanded Services

In a formal response to recent concerns about the closure of the Pottsville Soup Kitchen and questions surrounding donations, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown, has issued a statement through Andrea Kochan Neagle, the Managing Director of Catholic Charities.

Where did the Money Go? Volunteers Question Pottsville Soup Kitchen Closure Amidst Diocese's Plans

Where did the money go?  $140,000 in donations have been the topic of conversation surrounding the soon to be closing Pottsville Soup Kitchen, the Catholic Charities, and the Diocese of Allentown. 

Controversy Arises as Schuylkill County Drag Show Fundraiser Faces Opposition from the Diocese of Allentown

The Actors Guild of Schuylkill County finds itself embroiled in controversy over its planned fundraising event, "A Night at Disney", an all-ages drag show after they were forced to cancel their event due to deed stipulation on their property. 

Stained Glass Windows from Former Schuylkill County Churches to be Sold

Architectural remnants created from stained glass windows of current and former churches of the Diocese will be sold to the public from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall.