Alleluia and Blessed Easter from Bishop Schlert

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I wish you a most blessed and joyful Easter Sunday, and I pray that the Easter season fills you with zeal for the Gospel and gratitude to Our Risen Lord.

Chrism Mass Celebrates Priests Bringing Christ’s Presence into the World

Even in the final hours leading up to the Sacred Triduum, this year’s Chrism Mass, celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert, was noteworthy for its solemnity. The Chrism Mass took place April 16, the Wednesday of Holy Week, as is customary in the Diocese of Allentown, at a filled Cathedral of St.

The Divine Mercy of Christ: There is Hope and Healing after Abortion

After abortion – there is hope.

Healing is possible. God's ocean of mercy is immense and bottomless. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Church calls all who suffer from the burden of abortion to run to the loving arms of Christ – Who is Mercy.

Bishop Schlert and the Diocese of Allentown Mourn the Death of His Holiness Pope Francis

The following is a statement by The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, regarding the death of His Holiness Pope Francis:

Hundreds Pray for Pope Francis at Special Mass Celebrated by Bishop Schlert

Hundreds of people gathered at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown on April 21 to mourn Pope Francis during a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert.