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Bishop Schlert Celebrates Solemn Pontifical Mass for the Deceased Pontiff, Pope Francis

Bishop Schlert celebrated a Solemn Pontifical Mass for Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown at 12:15pm on Friday, April 25, the day before Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square.

Pontifical Vespers Keeps Vigil with the Church Before Funeral for the Holy Father

“Eternal rest grant unto him Lord, and let perpetual light shine on him. May he rest in peace.”

Family Services Can Help with Funeral and Cemetery Decisions

Death and cemeteries are not something that people normally want to discuss. The discussion is important.

Roles of Priests Highlight Priesthood and Vocations Week

Most Blessed Sacrament (MBS), Bally will celebrate a special Priesthood and Vocations Week, Sunday, May 4 through Friday, May 9, with a different focus each day, including the parish’s 40 Hours celebration over three of the six days.

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.

New Film Explores Life of Carlo Acutis and His Message for the Digital Age

In the wake of the Vatican’s announcement of Carlo Acutis’s upcoming canonization, Castletown Media has revealed the production of Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality.