Our Pastors Throughout The Years
![]() Rev. John G Freude 1850-? |
![]() Rev. Msgr. William Heinen ?-1885 |
![]() Rev. Hubert Hammeke 1885-1890 |
![]() Rev. Aegidus Mersch 1890-1892 |
![]() Rev. Charles Sauers 1892-1894 |
![]() Rev. William Hammeke 1894-1903 |
![]() Rev. Francis Regnery 1903-1923 |
![]() Rev. Charles Saas 1923-1940 |
![]() Rev. John P. Ludwig 1940-1953 |
![]() Rev. George J. Fenzil 1953-1976 |
![]() Rev. Msgr. William E. Handges 1976-1980 |
![]() Rev. Msgr. Joseph M. Whalen 1980-1983 |
![]() Rev. Joseph H. Kean 1983-1987 |
![]() Rev. Charles Marciano 1987-1989 |
![]() Rev. Msgr. Joseph Sobiesiak 1989-1992 |
![]() Rev. Robert J. McConaghy 1992 - 1999 |
![]() Rev. Philip Rodgers 1999 - 2003 |
![]() Rev. James C. Bechtel 2003 - 2005 |
![]() Rev. Edward J. Essig 2005 - 2008 |
![]() Rev. Michael Ahrensfield 2008 - Present |
Memorial Day 2010, Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary The parade entering the cemetary. |
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary Scouting Troops in the parade. |
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary Ss Peter & Paul School Students entering the cemetary |
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary Ss Peter & Paul School Students entering the cemetary |
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary Harry Wynn from the Lehighton UVO hosting the event |
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary Fr. Michael Ahrensfield, our Pastor, giving the invocation. |
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary 8th Grader Lauren Lesko reads her essay at Ss Peter & Paul School. |
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary Special Guest Speaker, Major General Marvin Barry. |
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary Lehighton Band at the cemetary. |
![]() Memorial Day 2010 Services at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetary Lehighton UVO Color Guard |
These Photographs courtesy of the Goldberg Family
![]() An early 1st Holy Communion Photo - year unknown Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() An early 1st Holy Communion Photo - year unknown Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() An early 1st Holy Communion Photo - year unknown Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() An early 1st Holy Communion Photo - year unknown Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() An early 1st Holy Communion Photo - year unknown Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() An early 1st Holy Communion Photo - year unknown Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() An early 1st Holy Communion Photo - year unknown Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() An early 1st Holy Communion Photo - year unknown Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Ss Peter & Paul Class of 1954 Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Interior view of the altar Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Interior view of the altar Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Ss Peter & Paul Class of 1954 Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Early May Procession Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Early May Procession Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Very early view of the old rectory and school Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Very early view of the old rectory and school Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() An early class taken in front of the school Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() An early First Holy Communion class Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Class of 1954 Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
![]() Class of 1954 Photo donated by the Goldberg Family |
These Photographs courtesy of the Bachman Family
![]() First Holy Communion, April 16, 1950 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() First Holy Communion, April 16, 1950 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() First Holy Communion, April 16, 1950 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() First Holy Communion, April 16, 1950 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1956 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1956 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1956 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1956 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1956 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1967 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1967 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1967 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1967 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1969 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1969 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
![]() May Procession, 1969 Photo donated by the Bachman Family |
More photographs
![]() Exterior of the church building, dated 1950 From the Parish Archives |
![]() Exterior of the school building, dated 1951 From the Parish Archives |
![]() Exterior of the rectory, dated 1951 From the Parish Archives |
![]() Exterior of the convent building, dated 1951 From the Parish Archives |
![]() Exterior of the church building, from 1941. Photo taken by Conrad Grob Jr. Donated by Kathleen David |
![]() Ss Peter & Paul Parish Buildings, from the 1940's or early 50's |
![]() Altar Servers along with former pastor Fr. Francis Regnery George Sauers, Alan Hager, Alphonse Bayer, Conrad Maiferth John Gresh, Hubert Hager, Fr. Regnery Joseph Bayer, Joseph Goldbach, Francis Noll, Leo Noll Charles Bayer, William Bayer, Unknown, Joseph Schwartz From the Parish Archives |
![]() Msgr. Joseph Whalen |
![]() Ss Peter & Paul Church and School |
![]() Msgr. Joseph Whalen |
![]() May Procession from the 70's |
![]() Ss Peter & Paul School Students |
![]() Organist Frank Bayer |
![]() Interior Ss Peter & Paul Church |
![]() Interior of Church during renovation |
![]() Confirmation (year unknown) |
![]() Mary Marzen at a Parish Picnic |
![]() Front cover of program from 100th Anniversary in 1985 |
![]() Ss Peter & Paul School - from the 1800's or early 1900's |
![]() Sister Adelharta, Sister Faith (Sister Catherine St. Anne behind Sr Adelharta), and Sister Sean |
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![]() Bishop Thomas J. Welsh |
![]() Fr. Ronald Bowman's First Mass |
![]() Reception for Fr. Ronald Bowman's Ordination |
![]() Bishop Thomas J. Welsh at Confirmation |
![]() Bishop Thomas J. Welsh with Boy Scouts |
![]() May Procession - Jane Newton, May Queen |
![]() Bishop Thomas J. Welsh |
![]() Eucharistic Adoration |
![]() Children Practicing for Christmas Program |
![]() Fr. Agosta at Nursing Home |
![]() Keystone String Band at Ss Peter & Paul School |
![]() Choral Group Christmas Program |
![]() Choral Group Christmas Program |
![]() Bishop Joseph McShea at Ss Peter & Paul |
![]() Interior of the Church |
![]() View of church from balcony |
![]() The Organ |
![]() Sculpture over the Tabernacle |
![]() Crucifix in the Church |
![]() Statue of Mary, donated by Fr. Edward Essig |
![]() Statue of Jesus, donated by Fr. Edward Essig |
![]() Statue of Infant of Prague |
![]() Statue of St. Padre Pio |
![]() Statue of Mary, which used to be in the front of the church, now in the vestibule. |
![]() Statue of St. Joseph, which used to be in the front of the church, now in the vestibule. |
![]() Construction of the new front entry area of the church in 2007. |
![]() Construction of the new front entry area of the church in 2007. |
![]() Construction of the new front entry area of the church in 2007. |
![]() Construction of the new front entry area of the church in 2007. |

























































































































































