OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Most Rev. Alfred A. Schlert, D.D., J.C.L.
Phone: 610-437-0755
Fax: 610-433-7822

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Mrs. Lisa Holub
Phone: 610-437-0755, Ext. 2431
Email: lholub@allentowndiocese.org

OFFICE OF THE VICAR GENERAL
Oversees coordination of all administrative offices of the Diocese; assists the Diocesan Bishop in the exercise of his executive power by overseeing the governance of the Diocese.

VICAR GENERAL
Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Yenushosky, V.G.
Phone: 610-437-0755
Fax: 610-433-7822
Email: dyenushosky@allentowndiocese.org

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Mrs. Christina Lopez
Phone: 610-437-0755, Ext. 2430
Fax: 610-433-7822
Email: clopez@allentowndiocese.org

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
Consults on, implements, and maintains canonical and administrative records of the Diocese and serves as Ecclesiastical Notary. Grants the various dispensations and permissions for marriages, processes inter-diocesan marriages, grants delegation, and provides the forms for the Pre-Nuptial Inquiry and Petitions for Marriage Dispensations and Permissions.

CHANCELLOR
Rev. Keith A. Mathur, M.A., M.Div.
Phone: 610-437-0755
Fax: 610-433-7822
Email: kmathur@allentowndiocese.org

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Mrs. Lisa Holub
Phone: 610-437-0755
Email: lholub@allentowndiocese.org

ADVISOR TO THE DIOCESAN CURIA
Mrs. Kim Viti Fiorentino
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 2311
Email: kfiorentino@allentowndiocese.org

DIOCESAN ARCHIVIST
Mrs. Geri M. Duke
Email: gmduke@allentowndiocese.org

DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL
Mr. Thomas Garrity
Mrs. Maureen Gipprich
Mr. Frederick Kimmock
Mr. Kevin O’Connell
Mr. Joseph O’Gurek

PASTORAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Rev. Msgr. David L. James, Chair
Mrs. Paula Davis
Mr. Stephen Mickulik
Mr. Joseph O’Gurek
Very Rev. Eugene P. Ritz
Mr. Kerry Wrobel

PARISH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
Rev. Msgr. David L. James, Chair
Rev. Msgr. John G. Chizmar
Mr. Paul J. Acampora
Mr. James J. Cardillo
Mr. Matthew Lloyd
Mr. Anthony Martocci
Mr. Robert Snyder
Mrs. Christina Lopez, Secretary

OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP
Serves as a resource for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy throughout the Diocese of Allentown. Provides in a general way for the continuing education of priests, deacons, and the lay faithful in liturgical matters. Assists the Bishop in the planning and preparing of all the liturgical celebrations in the Diocese for which he is the main celebrant. Fosters liturgical renewal and develops full, active, and conscious participation in Divine Worship.
Director: Rev. Keith A. Mathur
4029 W. Tilghman St.
Allentown, PA
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F 
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-437-0755
Email: kmathur@allentowndiocese.org

EPISCOPAL CEREMONIES TEAM
Coordinator: Rev. Keith A. Mathur
Rev. Allen J. Hoffa
Rev. Philip J. Maas
Rev. Van-Vien Nguyen

JUDICIAL VICAR
Very Reverend Eugene P. Ritz, V.J., J.C.L.
Diocesan Tribunal
7660 Imperial Way, Suite 125
Allentown, PA 18195-1016
Phone: 610-434-3200
Fax: 610-433-3104
Email: eritz@allentowndiocese.org

OFFICE OF THE VICAR FOR RELIGIOUS
Represents the Bishop to Religious of the Diocese in pastoral and canonical matters.

VICAR FOR RELIGIOUS
Very Rev. Jerome A.Tauber, M.Div., S.T.B.
St. Anne Parish
450 E. Washington Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18017-5944
Phone: 610-867-5039
Fax: 610-882-4094
Email: jtauber@allentowndiocese.org

VICARS FORANE
Very Rev. Brian M. Miller, V.F.,
Berks Deanery
Rev. Msgr. John G. Chizmar, V.F.,
Carbon Deanery
Rev. Msgr. Donald W. Cieniewicz, V.F.,
Lehigh Deanery
Very Rev. Anthony P. Mongiello, V.F.,
Northampton Deanery
Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser, V.F.,
Schuylkill Deanery

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS
Rev. Msgr. William F. Baver
Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser, V.F.
Rev. John C. Maria
Rev. Keith A. Mathur
Very Rev. Brian M. Miller, V.F.
Very Rev. Anthony P. Mongiello, V.F.
Very Rev. Eugene P. Ritz
Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Yenushosky, V.G.
Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik

COUNCIL OF PRIESTS
Ex-Officio Members
Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Yenushosky
Vicar for Clergy: Very Rev. Eugene P. Ritz
Chancellor and Secretary: Rev. Keith A. Mathur

Elected Members
Pastors/Administrators
Berks Deanery: Rev. David J. Loeper
Carbon Deanery: Rev. Michael E. Mullins
Lehigh Deanery: Rev. Msgr. Edward J.Coyle
Northampton Deanery: Rev. Frans J.Berkhout
Schuylkill Deanery: Rev. Robert T. Finlan

Parochial Vicars
Rev. Nikolai R. Brelinsky
Rev. Philip J. Maas

Priests in Education
Rev. Matthew J. Kuna

Priests in Specialized Ministry
Rev. John C. Maria

Religious Priest Representative
Rev. Speratus Kamanzi, A.J.

Retired Priests
Rev. Stephen L. Maco

Appointed Members
Rev. Msgr. William F. Baver
Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. DeSantis
Rev. Msgr. Victor F. Finelli, V.J.
Rev. Andrew N. Gehringer
Rev. Abraham Ha
Rev. Allen J. Hoffa
Rev. Msgr. David L. James
Rev. Miguel Ramirez
Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik

Consultants to the Council
The Vicars Forane
Rev. Msgr. Donald. W. Cieniewicz
Rev. Msgr. John G. Chizmar
Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser
Very Rev. Brian M. Miller
Very Rev. Anthony P.Mongiello

DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL
4029 W. Tilghman St.
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-437-0755

DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Most Rev. Alfred A. Schlert
Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Yenushosky, V.G.
Mrs. Melissa M. Buck
Mrs. Rose Marie Bukics
Mrs. Kim Viti Fiorentino
Mr. Paul E. Huck
Mrs. Audra J. Kahr
Mr. Joseph F. Leeson, III
Mr. Philip J. Mason
Mr. Herman L. Rij
Mr. Robert J. Snyder
Mr. Robert Wert
Mr. Eric Wiegand

INDEPENDENT REVIEW BOARD
The Independent Review Board assists the Bishop in discharging his responsibilities involving the sexual abuse of minors by clerics.

Dr. Eugene M. Decker, Chair
Ms. Debra K. Bennett
Rev. Christopher S. Butera
Mr. James P. Doolin
Ms. Gwen M. Millets
Mr. Christopher J. Moughan
Mr. Richard P. Podguski

Promoter of Justice in Service to the Diocesan Review Board
Rev. Daniel E. Kravatz

CANON 1740-1747 BOARD
Rev. Andrew N. Gehringer
Rev. Msgr. David L. James
Rev. Patrick H. Lamb
Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Orsulak

CENSOR OF BOOKS
Director: Deacon Christopher May
115 Wyoming Ave.
Wyomissing, PA19610-2137
Phone: 484-602-9400
Email: cmay@allentowndiocese.org

DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL
The Church court principally involved in trying cases of marital invalidity.
7660 Imperial Way, Suite 125
Allentown, PA 18195-1016
Phone: 610-434-3200
Fax: 610-433-3104

Judicial Vicar
Very Rev. Eugene P. Ritz, J.C.L.

Judges
Rev. Msgr. David L. James J. C. L.
Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Koons, J.C.L.
Very Rev. Eugene P. Ritz, J.C.L.

Promoter of Justice
Very Rev. Eugene P. Ritz, J.C.L.

Defenders of the Bond
Rev. Msgr. David L. James, J.C.L.
Rev. David J. Kozak, J.C.L.

Advocates
Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Biszek
Rev. Msgr. John J. Grabish
Rev. Msgr. David L. James, J.C.L.
Rev. Daniel E. Kravatz
Deacon Richard L. Benkovic
Deacon William R. Hassler

Ecclesiastical Notary
Ms. Patricia Dewain

Notaries Public
Mrs. Carol Mayernik
Mrs. Patty Unger

LUMEN CHRISTI COMMISSION
Comprised of clergy, diocesan leaders, laity, and parents, the Commission assists the Bishop in protecting the faithful from the scourge of pornography. Using the best practices of Integrity Restored and other reputable organizations, the commission works to implement initiatives and programmatic change throughout the Diocese so that souls are not left vulnerable to the evil of pornography.
Chair: Rev. Allen J. Hoffa
Director, Integrity Restored Apostolate
Priest Team Leader
Email: adlumenchristi@allentowndiocese.org
Phone: 610-921-2729, ext. 2205
Website: www.adlumenchristi.org
Social: (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) adlumenchristi

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE
Comprised of clergy, diocesan personnel and leadership, and lay persons, the Committee focuses of three areas of opportunity for the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown for pilgrimages - local, national, and international. The committee is available to assist parishes, schools, and individual groups in planning pilgrimages.
Director of Diocesan Pilgrimages:
Rev. Allen J. Hoffa
Phone: 610-921-2729, ext. 2205
Email: pilgrimage@allentowndiocese.org

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Chief spokesman for the Bishop and the Diocese. Provides publicity for Secretariats and agencies of the Diocese through print, electronic, and digital media; serves as liaison for Diocesan Secretariats with the media. Publishes the Diocesan Official Catholic Directory.

Executive Director of Communications:
Mr. Nicholas Gibboni
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 2274
Email: ngibboni@allentowndiocese.org

Digital Media Specialist:
Ms. Lillian Fallon
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 2315
Email: lfallon@allentowndiocese.org

Communications Specialist:
Mrs. Genevieve (O’Connor) Anatalio, M.T.S, M.F.A.
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 2330
Email: goconnor@allentowndiocese.org

THE A.D. TIMES
“The Allentown Diocese in the Year of Our Lord” Incorporated as Allentown Catholic Communications, Inc. Official newspaper of the Diocese covering news affecting the Catholic community on the local Diocesan, national, and international level.
Editor: Mrs. Jill Caravan
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 2264
Fax: 610-439-7694
Email: adtimes@allentowndiocese.org,
jcaravan@allentowndiocese.org