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 ...

The future Saint Francis was born on an uncertain date in the early ... a “living sacrifice” made during two decades of missionary preaching and penance. St. Francis of Assisi died on Oct. 3, 1226.

The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments this weekend. Every year the Diocesan Bishop works with the Priest Personnel Board to make assignment ...