Diocesan Team Announces Fall ARISE Plans
By Tony DeGol
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Fall plans for the diocesan renewal initiative ARISE Together in Christ are in place.
Season five was supposed to occur during this upcoming...
Diocese Moves Season Five of ARISE Together in Christ, Fall Review Sessions Planned Via...
By Tony DeGol
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The health and well-being of everyone is a priority, so out of an abundance of caution, the diocese is pushing back season...
OMOS Youth Serve Community During Local Mission Experience
By Tony DeGol
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Alexis Dimond-Smith did not receive a dime for three days of cleaning, pulling weeds, and other strenuous chores, but she is richer...
Young Adults Ready to Share their Time and Talent to Ignite Campers’ Faith
By Tony DeGol
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Maria Schall has a confession.
She was not a fan of Camp Zacchaeus the first year she tried it.
“I was homesick,” she admitted....
Register Today for Virtual Camp Z
A Message from Francine Swope
Diocesan Coordinator of Youth Ministry
The first-ever virtual Camp Zacchaeus will be held July 19-24.
The week will begin on Sunday, July...
I Remember Papa
A Father's Day Reflection by the Very Rev. Anthony Francis Spilka, OFM Conv.
Do you remember the classic TV series in the 50's entitled I...
Youth Urged to Trust More, Worry Less
By Tony DeGol
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Like it or not, moms are always right.
So says Will Smith as he thinks back to some words of wisdom from his...
Diocesan Summer Camps Going Virtual
By Tony DeGol
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A summer tradition in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is going virtual.
The Office of Youth Ministry, after consultation with Bishop Mark, has announced...
Parish Outreach Continuing to Serve People in Need
By Tony DeGol
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There are many shining examples of the Catholic Church in action during these crazy times. A long-standing ministry at Saint Mark Parish...
Bishop Welcomes Catechumens, Candidates at Rite of Election
By Tony DeGol
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When Matthew Graham and Nick Pantelis connected through a Facebook group and became roommates at Penn State more than two years ago,...