Diocese of Allentown

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator::

Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A.,NCC, LPC– Direct Phone: 800-791-9209

Diocesan Secretary for Youth Protection & Catholic Human Services

Pamela Russo, MSW, MS - Phone: 610-871-5200 Ext. 2204

The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone who, as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or employee/volunteer of the Diocese/Parish. Parents, guardians, children, and survivors of sexual abuse are invited & encouraged to contact the Diocese of Allentown for more info about this program. The fullness of compassion should be extended to these victims by the Church. To lean more about the Diocese of Allentown’s Youth Protection

Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, & Code of Conduct, please visit www.allentowndiocese.org & click on “Youth

Protection” in the upper right hand corner of the page.

Sacraments

Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Marriage

Baptisms are usually celebrated on a Sunday afternoon. Parents need to be registered parishioners and attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic for a valid reception of Baptism and also obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from

their parish.

Sacrament of Marriage

Arrangements should be made at least 6 months prior to the proposed wedding date to begin pre-nuptial instructions. Please call the parish office for more information and schedule an appointment with the Pastor.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays @ 4:45-5:15 pm or call the rectory to schedule an appointment.

Sponsor Eligibility

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Certificates of Eligibility for Baptism and Confirmation require the sponsor to be a registered & active member of the parish, and if married, in a valid marriage recognized by the Catholic Church.

Please call the parish office for additional information.

Church of St. Richard of Chichester Barnesville, PA

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Diocese of Allentown

Sacraments

Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sponsor Eligibility

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacrament of Reconciliation

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