Easton, Pennsylvania, located on the Delaware River across from New Jersey, is a town of about 30,000 people. It is home to five Catholic parishes, a surprisingly large number given the small size of the town. It is also the home of Notre Dame High School, one of the largest schools operated by the Diocese of Allentown. The parishes and…
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THOMAS BENDER
Fr. Thomas J. Bender – Diocese of Allentown
Fr. Thomas Bender Diocese of Allentown Ordained: 1961 Suspended from ministry: 1988 Retired: 2002 Laicized: 2005 Assigned as follows: 1961-1962: St. Joseph (Ashland, PA) 1962-1965: St. Joseph (Girardville, PA) 1965-1966: Holy Family (New Philadelphia, PA) 1965-1966: Marian High School (Tamaqua, PA) 1966-1971: Nativity High School (Pottsville, PA) 1966-1970: St. Kiern (Heckscherville, PA) 1970: St. Mary (St. Clair, PA) 1970-1971: St.…