Allentown Bishop Alfred Schlert announced new clergy assignments Sunday in the diocese. The annual assignments are designed to meet the needs of the diocese’s 78 parishes, as well as needs at colleges ...

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

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Diocese of Allentown announced an event to commemorate the death of Pope Francis. The Most Reverend Alfred Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, has directed the tolling of bells ...

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 ...

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 ...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Diocese of Allentown is celebrating the life of Pope Francis. Officials announced Tuesday that Bishop Alfred Schlert will hold a special Mass in honor of the pontiff on ...

Bishop Schlert says attendees will have the opportunity to join in intercessory prayer for the cardinals entrusted with electing the next pope.