Allentown Diocese Bishop Alfred Schlert said he is rejoicing at the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the ...

Photos: Allentown Diocese Bishop Alfred A. Schlert held a special Mass in honor of Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Bishop Alfred Schlert announced the celebration of an upcoming mass to allow members of the Diocese of Allentown to join together in prayer for the approaching Papal Conclave.

Bishop Alfred A. Schlert will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass this Friday, at 8 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine ...

Diocese of Allentown Bishop Alfred A. Schlert will hold a special Mass on Monday in response to Pope Francis’s death. The bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese that serves the Lehigh Valley and ...

"I wasn't sure that we'd see white smoke already," said Bishop Alfred Schlert of the Diocese of Allentown. 'Absolutely optimistic, yes': Bishop Schlert, diocese excited about Pope Francis ...

It's such a joyous time," said Melissa Buck of Allentown. "His first words were so indicative. Peace be with all of you," said Bishop Alfred Schlert of the Diocese of Allentown during the service.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Across the five counties of the Allentown Diocese, Catholic churches ... in honor of our Holy Father," explained Bishop Alfred Schlert. The Pope's funeral will take place Saturday ...