9:30 AM Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, Allentown, PA

Bishop Schlert’s Sunday Gospel Reflection:

“Moments after we hear the story of St. Stephen’s martyrdom in our first reading, we hear Jesus’ prayer in our Gospel that all the faithful may become one. Although this is not the chronological order of events, we can learn from the way our Church has paired these passages together. These combined… Read more

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Gospel Reflection: Seventh Sunday of Easter - AD Today

Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked up intently to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and Stephen said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man … Continue reading

Rev. Mr. Robert F. Rienzo will be ordained to the Priesthood on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown.

He spent the last year of his diaconate serving at St. Catharine of Siena while finishing his studies at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Ambler.

Deacon Robert F. Rienzo, who belongs… Read more

Hundreds of Catechumens from across the Diocese of Allentown received Sacraments this year at the Easter Vigil on April 19, many of whom were young adults and college students.

In an article from the New York Post, the author highlighted the growth of Catholicism across the world. More youth are entering the Church than in previous years,… Read more

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Young Adults and College Students Entered the Church at Easter Vigil - AD Today

Hundreds of Catechumens from across the Diocese of Allentown received Sacraments this year at the Easter Vigil on April 19, many of whom were young adults and college students.

On April 14, more than 40 young adults from across the Diocese of Allentown attended a retreat day at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Kutztown, eager to spend time in prayer and learn from a professor, a priest, a religious sister, a married couple, and a working single woman on discernment and holiness.

The day opened with Mass, celebrated by… Read more

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Young Adults Devote Their Saturday to Prayer and Discernment - AD Today

On April 14, more than 40 young adults from across the Diocese of Allentown attended a retreat day at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Kutztown, eager to spend time in prayer and learn from a professor, a priest, a religious sister, … Continue reading

Since the Civil War, Americans have gathered at cemeteries in spring to honor those who have died defending our country.

On the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown continued that tradition by joining Bishop Alfred Schlert at Holy Saviour Cemetery for a remembrance Mass, and for the blessing of a… Read more

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Bishop Schlert Celebrates Memorial Day Mass and Blesses New Mausoleum - AD Today

On the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown continued that tradition by joining Bishop Alfred Schlert at Holy Saviour Cemetery for a remembrance Mass, and for the blessing of a new mausoleum.

Rev. Mr. Robert F. Rienzo, who is set to be ordained as the newest priest of the Diocese of Allentown, likes to relax by making soup.

“Anyone who was with me in seminary knows I love to cook soups,” he said. He pointed out that soup is very versatile – you can make it in many ways, and with many ingredients, to satisfy many different… Read more

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Deacon Rienzo to be Ordained a Priest for the Diocese - AD Today

Rev. Mr. Robert F. Rienzo, who is set to be ordained as the newest priest of the Diocese of Allentown, likes to relax by making soup.

Every year, select graduating students from the Diocese of Allentown Catholic high schools and special learning centers, as well as select eighth graders from the parishes across the Diocese, are recognized for their exceptional academic and faith-based achievements at the Bishop’s Catholic Scholar Society Awards.

The event, held annually to… Read more

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Recognizing Scholarship that Goes Beyond Academics - AD Today

Every year, select graduating students from the Diocese of Allentown Catholic high schools and special learning centers, as well as select eighth graders from the parishes across the Diocese, are recognized for their exceptional academic and faith-based achievements at the … Continue reading