LATEST NEWS
Financial Transparency Enhanced With New Web Page
In a continued effort to keep the faithful informed, Bishop Alfred Schlert has directed the addition of a Financial Transparency section to the diocesan website.
Diocese of Allentown Awards Poverty Relief Grants in Five Counties
Thanks to the generosity of Catholics throughout its five counties, the Diocese of Allentown has awarded 24 poverty relief grants for humanitarian outreach and assistance in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties.
Priests of Diocese are “Choir of Many Voices” Singing in Harmony for the Benefit of All, Bishop Schlert Says at Chrism Mass
The priests of the Diocese of Allentown are “a choir of many voices,” Bishop Alfred Schlert said at the Chrism Mass, each with unique gifts, yet each singing in harmony for the good of the Diocese and for the good of the Catholic Church. The Chrism Mass typically is the largest gathering of priests during the year, a time when they recommit themselves to the promises they made on their Ordination Day.
Priests are “Choir of Many Voices”, Bishop Schlert Says at Chrism Mass
The priests of the Diocese of Allentown are “a choir of many voices,” Bishop Alfred Schlert said at the Chrism Mass, each with unique gifts, yet each singing in harmony for the good of the Diocese and for the good of the Catholic Church. The Chrism Mass typically is the largest gathering of priests during the year, a time when they recommit themselves to the promises they made on their Ordination Day.
Bishop Schlert to Join Pope and World Bishops in Consecrating Ukraine and Russia
Bishop Alfred Schlert will join Pope Francis and bishops around the world in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The consecration will be a plea to God and to the Blessed Virgin Mary, in a time of great hardship, to intercede on behalf of the people of Ukraine to end the war.
Church ‘Opens Her Arms of Embrace’ to People Preparing to Become Catholic
The Church “opened her arms of embrace” to welcome people from across the Diocese of Allentown who are entering the final phase of becoming members of the Catholic Church, said Bishop Alfred Schlert at the Rite of Election.
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine from Bishop Schlert
As war continues in Ukraine, Bishop Alfred Schlert invites the faithful to join him in a special prayer for peace. “I invite the faithful to join me in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in calling for an end to this violent attack,” Bishop Schlert said.
Lenten Message from Bishop Schlert
During the Season of Lent, the Church invites us to meditate on the Cross of Christ and His journey to Calvary. The biblical accounts of the Passion powerfully tell us of the trials, sufferings, and pains Our Lord bore for the forgiveness of our sins. Read Bishop Schlert's Lenten Message.
All Are Invited to Bear Witness to the Real Presence at Diocesan Eucharistic Congress
The faithful of the Diocese of Allentown are invited to bear witness to the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist at the diocesan Eucharistic Congress March 19. The one-day event, to be held at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown, will be a key part of the on-going Year of the Real Presence, as well as the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Diocese of Allentown.
Bishop Asks Our Lord to ‘Be Present to All Those Who Are Sick’
“Today we come and we ask Our Lord to be especially present to all those who are sick,” said Bishop Alfred Schlert in his homily as he celebrated Mass for World Day of the Sick today (2/11) at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.
