Bethlehem Mayor Robert J. Donchez and Foiano di Val Fortore, Italy, Mayor Michelantonio Maffeo will formally enter into a Sister City relationship during a 10 a.m. flag raising and ceremony Oct. 1 in city hall, 10 E. Church St.

The Diocese of Allentown Bishop, The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, will celebrate the event at a 4 p.m. Mass Sept. 29 in Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 417 Carlton Ave.

Both events are open to the public.