News Release
New Film Explores Life of Carlo Acutis and His Message for the Digital Age
April 23, 2025
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.
Chrism Mass, with its Blessing of Holy Oils, Set for April 16
April 23, 2025
Join us for the Chrism Mass—a special celebration that takes place on the Wednesday of Holy Week—which will be held tomorrow, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown.
CRS Rice Bowl, Founded in the Diocese of Allentown, Celebrates 50 Years of Impact
April 23, 2025
2025 marks the 50th year of Catholic Relief Services' Rice Bowl, which was founded in the Diocese of Allentown by Monsignor Robert J. Coll. Since its inception in 1975, Rice Bowl has raised 350 million dollars in 12,000 parishes across the United States.
Lenten Events Throughout the Diocese of Allentown
April 23, 2025
Parishes, schools, and other faith centers in the Diocese are invited to send their upcoming Lenten events for this list to [email protected].
Bishop Schlert's Lenten Letter: Hail, O Cross, Our Only Hope
April 23, 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Submit Your Prayer Requests for the Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Italy
April 23, 2025
(Feb. 5, 2025) On March 25, 2025, Bishop Alfred A. Schlert and Father Allen J. Hoffa, Director of Diocesan Pilgrimages and Pastor of Holy Guardian Angels, Reading, will lead the Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Italy with 88 pilgrims from our Diocese.
Happy Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God from Bishop Schlert
April 23, 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I wish you all a heartfelt “Happy New Year” and pray that God blesses you and your loved ones in 2025.
Diocesan Blood Drive Concludes with 661 Units Donated, 50% Increase in Donations
April 23, 2025
The Diocesan Blood Drive has concluded with a total of 560 successful donations from clergy, staff, Knights of Columbus, parishioners, and students of the Diocese of Allentown, resulting in 661 units of lifesaving blood products.
Bishop Schlert Invites the Faithful to "Come Home for Christmas"
April 23, 2025
Dear friends in Christ,
Christmas is a sacred time to celebrate the birth of Our Savior, and a special time to be with those we love.