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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.
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