# Diocese of Allentown

> Diocese of Allentown - a diocesan website at www.allentowndiocese.org. Ask it about anything the site says.

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## Key pages

### Offices and contacts
- [Bishop's Writings](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/bishops-writings): answers "Where can I read the bishop's recent statements and columns?"
- [Diocese of Allentown](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/maps/parishes): answers "Which parishes have Mass in Spanish?"
- [Chronological Order Of Foundation Of Parishes In Diocese](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/directory/chronological-order-of-foundation-of-parishes-in-diocese): answers "Has my parish merged, closed or changed its name?"
- [Office Of The Bishop 2](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/directory/office-of-the-bishop-2): answers "Which office handles this and who works there?"
- [Despensas de Alimentos](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/despensas-de-alimentos): answers "Where do I get help with food, rent or utilities in the diocese?"
- [Consejería/Rehabilitación](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/consejería-rehabilitación): answers "Where do I get counseling or mental health support?"
- [Support for Pregnancy](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/pregnancy): answers "Is there help after an abortion, or for a crisis pregnancy?"
- [Vicar For Clergy](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/directory/vicar-for-clergy): answers "Where are this year's priest assignments announced?"

### Marriage and annulment
- [Marriage Preparation](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/marriage-preparation-english): answers "What does the diocese require of a couple who want to marry in the Catholic Church?"
- [FOCCUS - Convalidation](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/foccus-convalidation): answers "How do we have a marriage outside the Church convalidated in this diocese?"
- [NFP Methods and Instruction](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/nfp-methods-and-instruction): answers "Where do I find natural family planning classes in the diocese?"
- [Tribunal](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/tribunal): answers "How do I contact the tribunal about an annulment?"
- [Annulment FAQs](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/annulment-faqs): answers "How do I start an annulment?"

### Vocations
- [Frequently Asked Questions - Vocations](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/frequently-asked-questions): answers "How do I become a priest?"
- [Vocations to the Consecrated Life](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/vocations-to-the-consecrated-life): answers "How do I become a religious sister or brother?"
- [The Office for Permanent Diaconate Formation](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/the-office-for-permanent-diaconate-formation): answers "How do I become a permanent deacon?"
- [Vocations | Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/vocations): answers "Who is the vocations director and how do I talk to someone?"
- [Vocation Discernment Events](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/vocation-discernment-events): answers "Is there a discernment group or a come-and-see weekend?"

### Mass and sacraments
- [Directory Of Parishes](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/directory/directory-of-parishes): answers "Where do I find Christmas Mass times for parishes in the diocese?"
- [Misas En Español](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/misas-en-español): answers "Which parishes have Mass in Spanish, Vietnamese, Polish, Korean or another language?"
- [Institutions](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/directory/institutions): answers "Is there a chaplain at the local hospital or nursing home?"
- [Ministry for Persons with Disabilities](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/disabilities): answers "Who at the diocese helps a child with a disability receive the sacraments?"

### Parish life
- [Family Faith Formation](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/families): answers "Where do I find religious education for my child in the diocese?"
- [Young Adults](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/young-adults): answers "Is there young adult ministry in the diocese?"
- [Faith Formation](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/faith-formation): answers "Where do I find adult faith formation or a Bible study in the diocese?"
- [Hispanic Affairs](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/hispanic-affairs): answers "Is there a Spanish language ministry office at the diocese?"

### Giving
- [Giving](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/giving): answers "Can I donate stock, a car, or make a gift from my IRA?"
- [Endowment for the Care of Retired Priests](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/endowment-for-the-care-of-retired-priests): answers "How do I support a seminarian or a retired priest?"
- [Combined Financial Statements](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/combined-financial-statements): answers "Where is the diocesan financial report?"
- [Office Of The Bishop 2 2](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/directory/office-of-the-bishop-2-2): answers "Who audits the diocese and where is the finance council listed?"

### Help and safety
- [Secretariat For Catholic Health Human Services And Youth Protection](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/directory/secretariat-for-catholic-health-human-services-and-youth-protection): answers "Where do I report abuse?"
- [Safe Environment Requirements for Employees/Volunteers](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/safe-environment-requirements-for-employees-volunteers): answers "Where do I do the safe environment training and background check to volunteer?"
- [Safe Environment Policies and Forms](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/safe-environment-policies): answers "What is the diocese's child protection policy?"

### Work and volunteering
- [Work for the Diocese of Allentown](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/work): answers "How do I apply for a job at the diocese?"
- [Office of Human Resources](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/human-resources): answers "Who do I contact in human resources?"
- [Diocesan Employee Documents and Policies](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/diocesan-employee-documents-and-policies): answers "Where do I find employee benefits, payroll or the retirement plan?"

### Funerals and cemeteries
- [Bereavement Ministry](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/bereavement-ministry): answers "My mother has died. Who do I call?"
- [Cemeteries](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/cemeteries): answers "Which Catholic cemeteries does the diocese run, and how do I contact them?"

### News and events
- [Office of Communications](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/communications): answers "Where are the diocese's official statements and press releases?"
- [Diocesan Pilgrimages](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/diocesan-pilgrimages): answers "Where is the diocesan calendar of pilgrimages, retreats and conferences?"

### Becoming Catholic
- [Becoming Catholic](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/becoming-catholic): answers "Where do I go to become Catholic in this diocese?"

## News

- [Press Releases](https://www.allentowndiocese.org/press-releases)