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Bishop Alfred A. Schlert Asks for Prayers for Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church
Along with the priests, deacons, consecrated religious, seminarians, and
lay men and women of the Diocese of Allentown, I rejoice at the election of the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV.
Bishop Schlert Invites the Faithful to Pray for the Next Vicar of Christ
On May 7th, the Conclave will begin. The term Conclave means “with a key,” and during this time, the cardinals will be isolated from the outside world, and will dedicate themselves to profound prayer, appealing to the same Holy Spirit that descended upon the Apostles at Pentecost.
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:
