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Voting with Conscience: A Letter from Bishop Schlert

In advance of the November elections, Bishop Alfred Schlert has written a letter to the faithful of the Diocese on our obligations as Catholics when voting. The text of the letter is below.

Thanks to Donors, Substantial Aid to those in Need

The pandemic has created hardship for many, and the people of the Diocese of Allentown have selflessly stepped forward to help those in need in our communities. The Diocese and its parishes and ministries have provided more than $9.3 million in community aid, thanks to the generosity of donors.

Join us for Mass and Marshmallow Motivation!

The Catholic Women's Society of Giving invites you to "Mass and Marshmallow Motivation" event on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:00AM at St. Anne's Church in Bethlehem.  Join us to learn, laugh, and lead with featured guest speakers Rev. Anthony Mongiello and Rev. Giuseppe Esposito.

Poverty Relief Fund Accepting Applications!

The Diocese of Allentown is accepting grant applications for the Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund.

Please Pray for our Seminarians!

There are now 16 men in various stages of formation for the priesthood in our Diocese.

Forgiveness and Fidelity Are the Keys to Marriage

Married couples across the Diocese were invited to renew their vows and thank God for the gift of the Sacrament of Matrimony during the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass Sept. 13.

Mark Your Calendar for Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Sept. 13

Married couples around the Diocese will be invited to renew their vows and thank God for the gift of the Sacrament of Marriage during the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on September 13.

Recalling History: A Letter from Bishop Schlert

The almost ruthless push to erase history flows contrary to what we need as human beings and as a society. To eradicate our history — the good, the bad, and the shameful aspects of it — is to make us orphans. Nothing in Sacred Scripture would ever support the forgetting or destruction of history.

Prayer Service for Reconciliation in Our Nation to be Held Friday

People throughout the Diocese of Allentown are invited to pray for healing of the wounds of all the divisions present in our society on Friday, June 19, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

To Experience the Real Presence of Christ, You Need to be Really Present at Mass

As we are all too aware, the pandemic we are currently facing has had many effects upon our lives. One of the most difficult and painful aspects of this crisis for good and faithful Catholics has been the inability to come to Holy Mass and to receive Holy Communion. This has been a difficult situation and thankfully parishes are once again permitted to have Mass with the faithful present. This situation has also given rise to some questions about the Mass itself and the how the faithful participate in the Mass.