News Release
Audit Finds Diocese in Full Compliance with Child Protection Guidelines
November 25, 2020
It was the 18th consecutive year of compliance in the 18 years since the audits began.
Final Report on Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program
November 24, 2020
Independent Administrators Award $15.85 Million to 96 Applicants
Allentown Central Catholic High School Switches To Virtual Learning Through Friday
November 11, 2020
(November 11, 2020) Allentown Central Catholic High School has switche
Quarantine Will Postpone Next Football Game For Allentown Central Catholic
October 01, 2020
Members of the Allentown Central Catholic High School football team are quarantining because two adults who were in close proximity to the team reported positive tests for COVID-19.
Frackville Man to Receive Papal Honors
September 29, 2020
Michael J. O’Connor, a parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Frackville and the Supreme Secretary of the Knights of Columbus has been named a Knight of the Order of St. Sylvester by Pope Francis.
Fire-ravaged elementary school will not be rebuilt
September 11, 2020
Students will transition to another nearby school after this year;
$1 million scholarship fund to be established
Father Robert Potts restored to ministry
August 27, 2020
Investigation is Complete; Allegation Deemed Unfounded
Priest tests positive for COVID-19
August 05, 2020
Father Andrew N. Gehringer, pastor of Holy Infancy Parish, Bethlehem, has tested positive for Covid-19 and has begun a self-quarantine.
Out of an abundance of caution, the church has been closed temporarily.
15 Diocesan priests get new or additional assignments
August 04, 2020
Some took place July 21. The majority will take effect August 25
