You Make a Difference to Him
Column by Jonathan Nagy
“Some teachers taught the curriculum today. Other teachers taught students. And there is a big difference.” –Anonymous
When I think back nearly...
FAITH FORWARD: Altoona ARISE Group Forms Lasting Bonds of Faith, Service, and Friendship
By Tony DeGol
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Editor’s Note: This story is another in the Proclaim! TV and Proclaim! E-News series called Faith Forward, which highlights individuals or groups who...
Renowned Musician to Be Featured at Junior High Youth Day
By Tony DeGol
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Forget the popular advertising campaign, “Got Milk?”
Yes, calcium and vitamin D are important, but Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Youth Ministry Coordinator Francine Swope...
Did God Condone Aggression?/ Are Deceased Aware of Those on Earth?
By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service
Q. I am 91 years old and recently, after reading the Gospels, I began to read the Old...
Why ‘Roe’ Must Go…
Column by Bonnie Finnerty
It’s been almost a half century, yet two Supreme Court decisions still divide our nation. In 1973, Roe v. Wade and...
Retreat Offers Confirmation Candidates a Deeper Encounter with Christ
By Tony DeGol
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As J.J. Steinbugl gets ready to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in just a matter of months, a healthy relationship with the...
Virtual SHYCON Urges Youth to Be Ready
By Tony DeGol
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The saga had a happy ending, but years later, it still gives Jonathan Jerome plenty of opportunity for reflection.
As the keynote speaker...
Song Brings Back Special Memories for Catholic School Alum
Column by Sarah Farabaugh
This will be the first time in 14 years I am not celebrating Catholic Schools Week. I am certainly going to...
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...
Organist Brenda Lynne Leach to Perform at Queen of Peace Parish
Concert Organist Brenda Lynne Leach will perform a recital at Queen of Peace Parish in Patton on our 1910 Felgemaker Organ on Sunday September 29...