The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Sunday, the Catholic Church observed the World Day of Prayer for the Sick, in honor of our Lady of...
Cresson Priest to Be “Lenten Coach”
Editor’s Note: As the Proclaim! Lenten Coach, Father Leo Arnone will offer daily “coaching” or pastoral insight by email or text message to Proclaim!...
Take the Foot Off the Gas and Slow Down!
Column by Jonathan Nagy
I know every morning that I need to leave my house by a certain minute to make sure that I have...
Where are We Finding Our Happiness/Spiritual Joy?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
In the first reading this past weekend, we heard Job saying, “I shall not see happiness again,” as he has come...
The Reality of the Fallen Angels and How to Best Deal with Them
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Jesus, by His Incarnation, Life on earth, and especially through His Passion, Death and Resurrection, has defeated the Kingdom of darkness,...
Interactive Experience Planned for Students at Junior High Youth Day
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Young people throughout the diocese will have the opportunity for a journey of a lifetime this Lent.
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown’s annual Junior...
Catholic Schools: Saving the World, One Student at A Time
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Just over two years ago and a little less than a year before his death, I spent time at a gathering...
Viewing Earthly Life in Light of Eternity
By Father Rich Tomkosky
No one, no matter what sins they may have committed, is beyond God’s reach as long as one is living on...
Our Call from God to Grow in Holiness
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Are we striving to be radically open to God’s will in our life each day – even when it doesn’t fit...
The Magi’s Example of Seeking the Lord is Meant for Us to Generously Follow
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Sunday, we celebrated the Manifestation or appearance (Epiphany) of God to the Gentiles -- Jesus is the Messiah, the...