Mandated Reporter Training
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Office of Children and Youth Protection will sponsor Mandatory Reporter Training on June 1. MORE
Some Thoughts Concerning New Norms Issued by Pope Francis for Sexual...
By The Most Rev. Mark L. Bartchak
Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown
This past Friday, May 10, 2019, Pope Francis issued new rules for reporting abuse of minors...
Six Diocesan Priests Mark 60th Anniversary of Ordination
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Six priests of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are marking the 60th anniversary of their ordination this month.
Reverend Sylvester J. Bendzella, 86, is...
Benedictine Marks 65th Anniversary of Ordination
Father Noel H. Rothrauff, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey and a native of Wilkinsburg, is celebrating the 65th anniversary of his ordination...
CCW Plans Annual Golf Tournament
The Carmelite Community of the Word sisters will hold the 15th Annual Golf Tournament on June 7 at Scotch Valley Country Club.
This event...
OLV School Family Celebrates the Success of the Jared Box Project
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Acts of love can come in forms such as a prayer, a hug, or a kind word.
Once again this year, the Our...
Vocations Director Offers Special Message for World Day of Prayer for...
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...
Bishop to Ordain Two Men to Permanent Diaconate
Bishop Mark will ordain two men to the Permanent Diaconate on June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in...
Johnstown Catholic Schools Announce Leadership Team
The Bishop McCort Catholic High School Board of Trustees and the Divine Mercy Catholic Academy (DMCA) Board of Directors today announced the selection of...
Men’s and Women’s Cursillo Weekends
The Men’s Cursillo Weekend #123 and Women’s Cursillo Weekend #124 were recently held at Mount Saint Ann’s Retreat Center in Ebensburg. The participants spent...
