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The film includes a compelling interview with Bishop Schlert, who reflects on leading the Diocese where he was born and raised, and on his call to the priesthood while in 10th grade. He also tells the heartwarming story of the unexpected phone call in which he learned he was to become the Diocese’s Fifth Bishop.

Attendees will receive a one-liter bottle of hand-selected Woodford Reserve Single Barrel bourbon, personalized by Bishop Alfred Schlert.

If you are Catholic and you are a teacher, staff member or administrator in a Catholic, public or private school, you are invited to this day of rest, reflection and fellowship.

“Along with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we pray for all grandparents that they may always be loved by their families and appreciated for their wisdom and sacrifices,” said Bishop Alfred Schlert.

Dr. Brooke Cortese Tesché will leave her position as Chancellor for Catholic Education in the Diocese of Allentown to take a new regional opportunity in special education.

“We thank God that conditions are much improved,” writes the Bishop in a letter about the Mass attendance obligation being restored Aug. 15. “Vaccination rates are rising, and nearly all Coronavirus restrictions have been lifted.”

With vaccination rates rising and nearly all Coronavirus restrictions lifted, Bishop Alfred Schlert has joined bishops around Pennsylvania in determining that the obligation for Catholics to attend Sunday Mass will resume on August 15.

Short-term residents of Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem who need dialysis services will now be able to receive their life-saving therapies without having to go to another location.

Bishop Alfred Schlert is urging the faithful to contact Congress to preserve the Hyde Amendment,...

As pandemic restrictions lift, new summer activities for Catholic Scouts and Cubs have been announced by the Allentown Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting.

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Allentown will continue moving toward normal operations this...

Catholics of the Diocese provide the funding for the grants through special collections held in each parish.