Saluting the Class of 2021
It is graduation season for the four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises were held for Bishop Carroll...
Transitional Deacons Receive Degrees from Saint Vincent Seminary
The two transitional deacons to be ordained priests on May 29 received their degrees from Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe.
During commencement exercises on May...
Ongoing Response to COVID-19 in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
The Governor’s Office recently announced the relaxing of some state mandates that have been in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. And the Centers for...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
DEACON BRIAN P. NORRIS, appointed to Diaconal Service at Most Holy Trinity Parish, South Fork; Saint Bartholomew Parish, Wilmore; Saint John the Baptist Parish,...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
Bishop Mark announced the following on May 14, 2021:
REVEREND MATTHEW B. BAUM, appointed Rector of Saint John Gualbert Cathedral, Johnstown, and Pastor of Saint...
Bishop Issues Updated COVID-19 Directives
After consultation with the Deans, the Vicar General, and Public Health Advisors, Bishop Mark has issued the following update in response to the lifting...
Diocese Announces Pilgrimage Sites and Special Opportunities for the Year for...
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
In the midst of this Year of Saint Joseph, the faithful have the unique opportunity to reacquaint themselves with this patron of...
Mixed Martial Arts Champ to Headline Men’s Conference at Holy Name...
By Tony DeGol
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Bas Rutten is a mix martial arts champion, kickboxer, and professional wrestler.
In other words, he is a muscle man or a tough...
Confirmation Twice as Nice for Altoona Twins
By Tony DeGol
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Confirmation is a double blessing for the Anderson family this year.
Twin brothers Nicklaus and Noah Anderson are among the hundreds of high...
Guilfoyle Basketball Standout Scores Big in Sharing her Catholic Faith
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...
