WELCOME TO BLD ALLENTOWN
Serving the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
BLD stands for "Bukas Loob Sa Diyos" which means "Open in Spirit to God". We are a community of disciples inspired by the Holy Spirit standing in the long tradition of spiritual movements of Encounters, Retreats and Life in the Spirit Seminars within the Catholic Church. Our calling is to live out the Gospel and to grow in the knowledge of God through prayers, a discipleship formation program, fellowship, evangelization and service.
Our membership is composed of the Laity and people of different professional backgrounds united in their common desire to live out God’s calling in fellowship and community. BLD Allentown was established in March 2006 and is part of a global community with districts and outreaches all over the United States, Canada, the Philippines and Hongkong.
BLD Allentown is a recognized covenant community within the Diocese of Allentown and submits to the ecclesial authority of The Most Reverend John O. Barres, D.D, S.T.D., J.C.L., Fourth
Bishop of Allentown.
BLD is a member of the private international association of the faithful and professes communion with the Roman Catholic Church and its structure. It is a member of the Catholic Fraternity of Charismatic Covenant Communities and Fellowships. BLD submits to the authority of the Roman Pontiff and the Bishops of the Church.
