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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is welcoming Christmas with special broadcasts in the coming days. The annual Proclaim! TV Christmas special Joy to the World: Christmas...

A Message by Bishop Mark The visit of the Magi to adore the Christ Child began with an Epiphany. The Magi brought gifts that were...

All Saints Parish in Boswell, Somerset County, will host their annual singing of Polish Christmas carols (known as Kolędy or Pastoralki) on January 4,...

Christian Mothers from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Altoona gathered on December 6, to celebrate the season with a Christmas Brunch, welcoming members...

Bishop Mark celebrated a Mass on November 15 at Saint Benedict Parish in Johnstown, during which three men were officially installed as candidates for...

Three Johnstown parishes will host a beloved Advent tradition once again this year over three consecutive Saturday mornings. Rorate Masses are traditional Votive Masses celebrated...

Bishop Mark has announced the following clergy appointments: REVEREND CANICE McMULLEN, OSB, with the proper approval of his Archabbot, appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint John...

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Everett and Saint Stephen Parish in McConnellsburg are offering novena prayers for an end to the war in...

The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is mourning the passing of a Huntingdon County pastor. The Very Reverend Joseph W. Fleming passed on November 10, 2025, at...

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and elsewhere, Bishop Mark has asked all parishes in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown...