Bishop Mark Joyfully Welcomes the Election of Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Mark issued the following statement regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV. Bishop Mark will preside at a Diocesan Mass celebrating the election...
Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Announces Capital Campaign
From Bishop Guilfoyle Academy
Bishop Guilfoyle Academy publicly announced the Called to Lead: The Campaign for Bishop Guilfoyle Academy at a special kickoff event on...
Altoona Churches Part of Religious Art Tour
Two Altoona churches are among those on a tour of religious art experiences.
Sponsored by ArtsAltoona, the tour will happen on May 18 from 12:30-5:30...
Bishop to Celebrate Mass Remembering Deceased Spouses
A beloved tradition in our diocese is happening later this month.
Bishop Mark will celebrate the Proclaim! TV Mass on May 25 at 11:00 a.m....
Acutis Canonization and Cresson Festivities Postponed
The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis on April 27 in Rome has been postponed due to the passing of Pope Francis. As a result,...
Diocese and Parishes Planning Memorial Masses for Pope Francis
Bishop Mark Bartchak will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Monday, April 28 at Noon at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament...
Bishop Mark Mourns Pope Francis, Recalls His Focus on Hope
Bishop Mark Bartchak joins Catholics around the world in expressing his deep sadness following the passing of Pope Francis and remembering the Holy Father’s...
Johnstown Parish to Explore Pilgrimage Opportunity
From Resurrection Parish
Resurrection Church is excited to announce an upcoming meeting to gauge interest in organizing a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of Fatima...
Student Business Donates Profits to Humane Society
From Saint Matthew School
From a class discussion on starting a business to having actual profit to donate has been an amazing ride for the...
Bishop’s Easter Message: Easter is the Feast of Hope
I recently read a story about two missionary priests who served in the Amazon rainforest. When they arrived at one of the villages, there...
