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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.
Bishop Celebrates Mass to Honor Sisters at Incarnation of Our Lord
A Mass of Thanksgiving to honor the School Sisters of St. Francis was celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert on March 22 at Incarnation of Our Lord, Bethlehem.
Join EWTN for Prayer, Devotions, and the Funeral Mass Live from the Vatican
The EWTN Global Catholic Network joins together with Catholics around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 years old at 7:35 a.m. Rome time on Monday, April 21, 2025.
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:
90 Pilgrims Join Bishop Schlert on Diocesan Pilgrimage to Italy
Departing on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, 90 people from the Diocese of Allentown embraced their call to be “Pilgrims of Hope” this Jubilee Year as they prayed their way through the holy sites of Italy.
Bishop Celebrates First Anointing Mass for Jubilee Year of Hope
A Mass of the Anointing of the Sick was celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert on March 16 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton. It was the first in a series of Anointing Masses taking place in the Diocese of Allentown during this Jubilee Year of Hope, one in each of the five deaneries.
