DON'T MISS
Bishop Issues Directives Concerning Offertory Collections in Churches
In anticipation of the return to public Masses in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown beginning the weekend of June 13-14, Bishop Mark issued the following...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Doubting Thomas, Jesus’ Mercy, and Our Lady’s Help to Embrace His...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Many of the saints have pointed out that in God’s holy Providence, the apostle Thomas not being present at the initial...
Spiritually Entering Into the Depths of the Mystery of the Lord’s...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This is Holy Week. It is holy because it is the week we recall, each year, in a poignant way, the...
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
Are We Using the Gift of Our Freedom for Good or Evil?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
As a nation last week, we celebrated Independence Day. It’s a nice holiday, but it’s also a good time to reflect...
Jesus’ Thirst for Us
By Father Rich Tomkosky
“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”...
The Joy of the Resurrection and Its Effect on Our Life – Exteriorly and...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
We are called like the Apostles to be joyful witnesses to the Resurrection. Remember spiritual joy is the gift of the...
The Holy Family as the Model for Catholic Family Life
By Father Rich Tomkosky
We as a Church are still celebrating the Christmas mystery. This past Sunday, the Church called us to ponder deeply the...
Have Yourself an Imperfect Little Christmas
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Week after week and year after year for over a decade, I sit down at the organ at the Basilica of...
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...








































