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Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
REVEREND PETER D. CROWE, Administrator of Saint Andrew Parish in Johnstown, appointed Pastor of Saint Andrew Parish, effective September 16, 2020, continuing as Diocesan...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Living a Daily Life of Spiritual Integrity Leading to Holiness and...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
We are all called by God, by our Baptism into His life, to grow in holiness on a daily basis by...
Growing in the Spiritual Life During Ordinary Time
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Earlier this month, we concluded the Christmas season with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Now we are back...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
Father Paul Taylor, OSB, Named 18th President of Saint Vincent College
Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., a Benedictine monk and executive vice president, has been named the 18th president of Saint Vincent College, effective...
KEEPING THE FAITH
A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life.
David Micik found that...
COMMENTARY
Suffering and Truth: The Solution?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Pilate in the Passion narrative from Saint John’s Gospel asks Jesus the biting, yet maybe slightly inquiring, question, "What is truth?"...
The Power of God’s Love Can Transform our Life – What is Our Response?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
God’s kindness is amazing! As the book of Wisdom points out, “… though You (God) are the master of might, you...
The Battle of Prayer
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past weekend, the Church celebrated World Mission Sunday. It was a reminder to us of the need to support the...
Without True Love: A Short Journey from Singing Hosannas to Yelling Crucify Him
By Father Rich Tomkosky
We now enter the mystery of Holy Week, into Jesus’ journey of spiritual combat with the powers of satan, sin, and...
Be Brave, Determined, and Fearless
Column by Jonathan Nagy
The end of the 2023-2024 school year has arrived, and schools all over the region are celebrating commencement exercises. I want...
SPIRITUALITY
Six Diocesan Priests Mark 60th Anniversary of Ordination
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Six priests of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are marking the 60th anniversary of their ordination this month.
Reverend Sylvester J. Bendzella, 86, is...




































