Catholic War Veterans Post 454

10/13/2026

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10/13/2026

10/11/2026

🙏 **PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR POPE LEO XIV**

During his Sunday Angelus address today, October 11, Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule discovered in his lung during recent medical examinations.

The Holy Father shared that the nodule was detected at a very early stage and is well localized. Following the advice of his physicians, he has decided to proceed with surgery.

As the Holy Father prepares for this procedure, we invite all the faithful of our diocese to join Catholics around the world in lifting him up in prayer.

May our loving and merciful Lord watch over Pope Leo XIV, guide the hands of his surgeons and medical team, and grant him a successful procedure, a full recovery, and renewed strength as he continues his ministry as Shepherd of the Universal Church.

We entrust our Holy Father to the loving intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church.

**Our Holy Father has asked for our prayers. Let us respond with hearts united in faith, hope, and love.**

🙏 Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for him!

Read more from Vatican News:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-surgery-remove-nodule-lung.html

09/28/2026

Dear Parents and Grandparents,

Bishop Alfred A. Schlert warmly invites you and your family to celebrate our 65th Anniversary Family Festival on All Saints’ Day, Sunday, November 1!

Join us at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Orefield from 12:00 PM–4:30 PM for an afternoon of family fun, music, games, food, and fellowship!

✝️ Catholic Trunk or Treat – We especially invite all children and teenagers to dress as a saint who inspires them as we celebrate the holy men and women who lead us closer to Christ on this important Feast Day of All Saints'.

🌟 Meet the Saints – DeSales University theater students will bring the saints to life by dressing as beloved Catholic saints and interacting with families.

🎶 Live Entertainment – Enjoy music from Island Time, Sam Malone, and Vargas Music, along with Tootsee the Clown and a caricature artist.

🎪 Games & Activities for Children – Including a 65th Anniversary balloon wall, carnival games, spin art and sand art, a Loaves & Fish Toss, and more!

🐐 Petting Zoo - Interact with animals from Peaceable Kingdom!

🍽️ Food from Our Diocesan Parishes – Parishes from throughout the Diocese will be sharing food inspired by their histories and traditions. Food will be available for purchase.

The celebration will conclude with Mass with Bishop Schlert at 4:30 p.m.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate 65 years of the Diocese of Allentown!

Admission and activities are FREE! Food will be available for purchase.

Come rain or shine—we’ll see you at the Family Festival!

09/28/2026

Since the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church has followed the tradition of offering special Masses for members of specific professions. These Masses have come to be designated by color, with a “Red Mass” honoring legal professionals and elected officials, a “White Mass” acknowledging healthcar...

09/11/2026

Members of Post 454 attended today’s Red, White and Blue Mass, joining in prayer for our Police Officers, Firefighters, EMTs, Physicians, Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members and all who serve and have served our nation. May all those who lost their lives on that fateful day 25 years ago, rest in peace! God bless our heroes and God Bless America! 🇺🇸

09/08/2026

ANOINING OF THE SICK: A SACRED SACRAMENT OF HEALING

✝️ the anointing of the sick is one of the seven sacraments of the catholic church, given by christ through his church to bring comfort, strength, peace, and grace to those who are seriously ill or facing major health challenges.

✝️ this sacrament is not only for those who are near death. the church encourages the faithful to receive anointing when a person becomes seriously ill, prepares for surgery, or experiences a condition that brings physical or spiritual suffering.

✝️ through the prayer of the priest and the anointing with holy oil, god gives special grace to the sick person. this grace helps unite their suffering with the passion of christ and strengthens their trust in god’s love and mercy.

✝️ the sacrament can bring spiritual healing, courage, peace, and forgiveness of sins. in some cases, god may also grant physical healing according to his will and divine plan.

✝️ during the celebration of the sacrament, the priest places holy oil on the forehead and hands of the person while offering prayers for healing, strength, and the presence of christ in their suffering.

✝️ the anointing of the sick reminds us that no one suffers alone. jesus, the divine healer, walks with the suffering, offering hope, comfort, and the promise of eternal life.

✝️ when a loved one is seriously ill, do not wait until the final moments before calling a priest. receiving this sacrament early allows the person to experience god’s grace and peace during their time of need.

✝️ may the healing presence of christ bring strength to every suffering heart and remind us that god’s love remains with us in every season of life.

Great Amen Catholica 🙏🏼

08/15/2026

05/04/2026

Military honors for our Comrade & Historian. Rest in peace, George.