Recognizing that Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II have widespread
reputations for holiness and that years of studying their lives and actions have proven
their exceptional virtue, Pope Francis announced he would declare his two predecessors
saints at a single ceremony April 27.
Below is the first part of a 1973, 55-minute, made-for-TV movie entitled Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John. It stars Raympond Burr
as Archbishop Roncalli (future Pope John XXIII) when he was Vatican ambassador to Turkey during World War II.
The film tells the true story of how Archbishop Roncalli saved a many Jewish children from being murdered by the Nazis.
Fr. Ezaki comments, "I remember watching this movie as a kid in high school and being very much impressed. With the approaching canonization of Pope John XXIII,
I think many people might want to watch the movie."
The remaining parts of the movie are available at YouTube. Just click on the YouTube logo and you'll see the remaining portions of the film are available.
The Siena Society has been established to build long-term financial stability for
our parish or St. John Vianney Regional School; and to encourage, support and
celebrate gifts that ensure that our parish remains vital and vibrant for those who
come after us. Click here to learn more about this important program.
Cathedral Church
200 Block of North 18th Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Parking available across from Church Link to map for directions
Cathedral Rectory
1825 W Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Office phone: 610-433-6461 Link to map for directions
Cathedral Parish Vision Statement
To be a place where the faithful can gather together for the
Sunday celebration of the Eucharist, to teach Christ’s saving doctrine, and to practice the charity of the Lord in good works and brotherly love. (cf. CCC, 2179)
Mass Schedule
Sunday
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon
Saturday
8:00 AM, 4:15 PM (4:15 Mass fulfills Sunday obligation)
Weekdays
Monday-Friday 6:30 & 8:00AM
Holy Days
Consult Bulletin for schedule
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Mon-Fri
15 minutes before each Mass
Saturday
3:15 to 4:00 PM
Holy Days
Consult Bulletin
Sacrament of Baptism
First Sunday of every month. Preparatory class Thursday evening before.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Engaged couples should meet with their parish priest as soon as they become engaged. The diocesan marriage preparation program should be completed at least six months prior to the wedding date. Weddings are at 11 AM and 1:30 PM on Saturdays only.
Parish Registration
Catholics living in the Cathedral Church parish boundaries should be registered in the parish. Registration is required for the administration of the Sacraments, attendance at St. John Vianney Regional School and the Cathedral PREP program, and for the issuance of certificates for Baptism and Confirmation.
Please call the rectory office to make an appointment with one of the priests to register in the parish.
