News Release

Bishop Schlert Announces New Assignments for Some Diocesan Priests
May 22, 2024

Bishop Alfred Schlert has announced new clergy assignments in the Diocese of Allentown.

Bishop Schlert Issues Statement on the Declaration: Fiducia Supplicans – On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings
May 22, 2024

The following is a statement by The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, regarding the Declaration Fiducia Supplicans – On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings:

Bishop Issues Statement on the Appointment of Auxiliary Bishops of Philadelphia
December 08, 2023

On behalf of the dedicated Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Religious, Seminarians, and the Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Allentown, I wish to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt congratulations to Bishops-elect Chylinski, Cooke, and Esmilla, on their appointment by our Holy Father, Pope

Independent Audit finds Diocese in Full Compliance with Child Protection Guidelines
November 09, 2023

For the 21st consecutive year, independent auditors have found the Diocese of Allentown in full compliance with national guidelines designed to protect children from abuse.

Bethlehem Catholic High School Announces New Principal
June 23, 2023

The Board of Directors of Bethlehem C

Bishop to Celebrate Mass for Memorial Day
May 22, 2023

Bishop Alfred Schlert will celebrate

Diocese of Allentown Mourns Death of Bishop Emeritus Edward Cullen
May 10, 2023

(May 9, 2023) -- The Most Rev. Edward P.

Portland Chapel to Close
January 15, 2023

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