His Excellency Bishop Alfred Schlert traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Volto Santo in Manoppello, Italy, this past week with Nick Gibboni, Executive Director of the National Centre for Padre Pio, to both venerate and receive the authentic relic image of the “Il Volto Santo,” the Holy Veil that laid over the face of Christ in the tomb,… Read more

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Bishop Schlert Receives the Relic of Il Volto Santo for Enthronement at the National Centre for Padre Pio - AD Today

His Excellency Bishop Alfred Schlert traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Volto Santo in Manoppello, Italy, this past week with Nick Gibboni, Executive Director of the National Centre for Padre Pio, to both venerate and retrieve the authentic relic … Continue reading

Sunday 9:30AM Mass
Cathedral of St. Catherine of Siena, Allentown Diocese

Bishop’s Sunday Gospel Reflection:

Today’s readings, including the famous parable of the Good Samaritan, remind us that God’s will for the way we live our lives is not an obscure secret. As Moses declares in the first reading, “this command that I enjoin on you today is not too mysterious and remote for you. It is not up in the sky…” We can… Read more

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Gospel Reflection: The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - AD Today

Moses said to the people:"If only you would heed the voice of the LORD, your God,and keep his commandments and statutesthat are written in this book of the law,when you return to the LORD, your God,with all your heart and … Continue reading

“My support for the annual Diocese of Allentown Golf Tournament comes from a deep personal belief in our Diocese’s mission,” said Eric Wiegand, CFP®, Senior Vice President, River Wealth Advisors, and Co-chair, Diocese of Allentown Golf Tournament.

That mission includes providing scholarships – for seminarians considering a life of… Read more

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Diocese of Allentown Golf Tournament Assists Seminarians and Catholic School Students - AD Today

“My support for the annual Diocese of Allentown Golf Tournament comes from a deep personal belief in our Diocese’s mission,” said Eric Wiegand, CFP®, Senior Vice President, River Wealth Advisors, and Co-chair, Diocese of Allentown Golf Tournament.

As members of the Diocese of Allentown moved through May, which was dedicated to Our Blessed Mother Mary and her motherhood, mothers were celebrated in various parishes and events. However, this was a difficult time for those around us who lost a child.

On May 8 at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown, Bishop Alfred… Read more

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Garden of Light Event ‘in Remembrance of Your Children’ - AD Today

As members of the Diocese of Allentown moved through May, which was dedicated to Our Blessed Mother Mary and her motherhood, mothers were celebrated in various parishes and events. However, this was a difficult time for those around us who … Continue reading

Parish cry rooms, young adult activities, and even priest’s homilies have seen improvements thanks to the Diocese of Allentown’s partnership with Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI).

In the fall of 2023, the Diocese of Allentown began its partnership with CLI to embark on “Next Generation Diocese” which helps parishes form disciples… Read more

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Parishes Take Action to Build Disciples, Priests Benefit from ‘Called for More’ - AD Today

Parish cry rooms, young adult activities, and even priest’s homilies have seen improvements thanks to the Diocese of Allentown’s partnership with Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI).