Vocations Director Offers Special Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Column By Father Matthew Reese
Diocesan Director of Vocations
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations is Sunday, May 12, 2019. The theme that Pope Francis...
Apostolic Succession/ Divorced and Extraordinary Minister
By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service
Q. My understanding is that the church teaches that bishops and priests are the successors of the apostles....
Parish First Holy Communion Photos
Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus for the first time through First Holy Communion....
Parish Confirmation Photos
Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parishes are invited to e-mail photos...
Catholic Charities Announces 2019 Honorees
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has announced the recipients of its 2019 Monsignor William M. Griffin Award and Matthew 25 Youth Humanitarian...
Support Catholic Charities in Centre Gives
For the first time ever, Catholic Charities is eligible to participate in Centre Gives on May 7 & 8! You can put your faith...
Diocese Continues Efforts to Protect Children
Column by Cindy O'Connor
Director of Children and Youth Protection
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Happy Spring!
The year 2019 is going by quickly as we find ourselves in the...
Retreat on the Family
Love in the Age of Loneliness: A Day Retreat on the Family will be held on June 22 at Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy in...
OLV Fifth Graders Enjoy Lunch and a Lesson
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Imagine not being able to indulge in pizza and hamburgers.
“I couldn’t do that,” one very honest student was overheard saying. “That’s not...
Tips for Staying Catholic After College
By Megan Philip Catholic News Service
A few years ago my sister graduated from college and was quickly introduced to the brave new world of...