Catholic Social Teaching is Church’s Best Kept Secret, Convocation Speaker Says
By Tony DeGol
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If you had to point out the best kept secret of the Catholic Church, what would it be?
In Doctor Donald Asci’s opinion,...
What Will Christmas Be Like?
Column by Andre McCarville
Christmas is coming! In years past, that statement held great joy for many people who saw it as the one bright...
Saint Thomas the Apostle Parishioners Receive Scholarships
John Patterson, Hannan Regester, Luke Yanoshak, Benjamin Zimmerman, and Michael Zubak will each receive a $959.77 scholarship for their service as Altar Servers at...
Bishop Requests Special Collection to Help Hurricane Dorian Victims
Bishop Mark has requested that a special collection be taken at all Masses in parishes throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown on the weekend of...
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...
Canonical Marriage but Not Civil?/ Poverty and Priests
By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service
Q. I am a widow going out now with a widower. We love each other and he wants...
Prince Gallitzin Quadrant Students Revel in BCCHS Field Day
By Tony DeGol
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As students filed into the room, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Music and Band teacher Bradley Scherden hit a few keys on...
COMMENTARY: Vaccines Are Safe
Commentary by Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro
People can be confident that the approved COVID-19 vaccines are safe and ethical and that receiving the vaccine is an...
Confirmation Twice as Nice for Altoona Twins
By Tony DeGol
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Confirmation is a double blessing for the Anderson family this year.
Twin brothers Nicklaus and Noah Anderson are among the hundreds of high...
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...