Artist Brings Gospel to Life on Parish Walls
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Like most good Catholics filling the pews, Allen Capriotti sits in the same spot for Mass each week.
In his case, his seat...
Couples Marking Milestone Anniversaries Invited to Special Liturgy
The Family Life Office of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese has announced the scheduling of the Annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgies honoring couples celebrating their first, fifth,...
Capuchins Seize Majestic Setting For Family Festival
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Standing on a picturesque Somerset County mountain on a sun-drenched afternoon, Brother Mike Herlihey reflected on an equally beautiful reality.
“The diocese is...
Every Scar Tells a Story
Column by Jonathan Nagy
In 1895, American author Stephen Crane completed his most famous work, “The Red Badge of Courage.” The story focuses on a...
What is the Good News?
Column by Justin Kirkland
As the Easter season approaches and the 40 day penance of stifling our Hallelujahs at Mass ends, the language of “Spreading...
Finding Jesus on a College Campus
Editor's Note: This is the inaugural column by Sarah Farabaugh, who offers the perspective of a Catholic young adult who is alive in her...
CHURCH TEACHING W/ BISHOP MARK: Self-Serve Communion?
By Bishop Mark Bartchak
It seems pretty clever to think that individually packaged servings of bread and wine would be perfect during the current pandemic....
Saint Matthew, Tyrone, Parishioner Recalls Journey to the Catholic Church
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of stories highlighting individual and family journeys to the Catholic faith. Lindsay Pullara was brought...
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...
What to Say to a Person Who Has Lost Someone They Love?
Column by Andre McCarville
On May 8th, the Family Life Office and Immaculate Conception Parish in New Germany hosted the Mass for Widows and Widowers....