and Schlert confronted Galko, who admitted the allegation. "The diocese laicized Galko and he was eventually dismissed from the priesthood,". In August 2018, Schlert issued a public apology "for the past sins and crimes committed by some members of the clergy." Shapiro has strongly criticized Schlert for what he perceives as the Bishop's actions when he was a Monsignor. However, some of the public feel that these attacks are in the least unwarranted and unfair. See also Catholic Church hierarchy Catholic Church in the United States Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States List of Catholic bishops of the United States Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops References External links Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown Official Site 1961 births Living people 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in the United States Bishops appointed by Pope Francis Catholics from Pennsylvania Notre Dame High School (Easton, Pennsylvania) alumni People from Easton, Pennsylvania Religious leaders from Pennsylvania Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown