News Release
Bishop Schlert Announces New Summer 2024 Assignments
August 18, 2024
His Excellency, Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert has made the following appointments during the summer of 2024:
A Statement from Bishop Schlert on the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics
August 05, 2024
Below is the Official Letter to the Faithful from Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, regarding the recent events at the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics in Paris.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
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.
