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...
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...
Parishes Preparing for Holy Week Observances
By Tony DeGol
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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown joins the Catholic Church universal in marking the most solemn week on the liturgical calendar.
The observance of Holy...
Cresson Faith Community Planning Special Divine Mercy Sunday Happenings
To mark Divine Mercy Sunday and special milestones, the Catholic Community of Cresson, which includes the parishes of Saint Aloysius and Saint Francis Xavier,...
Saint Matthew Students to Have Art Published
From Saint Matthew School
Three young artists from Tyrone's Saint Matthew School were recently selected to have their original artwork featured in an upcoming publication.
Young...
Bishop and Guest Priests to Join in Sacred Heart Novena at...
Sacred Heart Parish in Altoona will pray the annual Novena in Honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus March 31-April 8, offering local...
Two Diocesan Priests Among Those to Be Honored at Carrollian Gala
From Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
On Saturday, April 26, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School will hold its sixteenth annual Carrollian Gala. At the fundraising...
Altoona Cathedral to Welcome London-Based Choir for Jubilee Year Concert
By Tony DeGol
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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Music Director Leslie Thayer is calling it a “dream-come-true moment.”
She is referring to the upcoming concert performance...
Somerset Parish to Host Padre Pio Relics Tour
Saint Peter Parish in Somerset will be a stop on the Padre Pio relics tour.
Hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of...
Bishop Mark’s Catholic Schools Week Message
As Bishop, I often find myself on the road traveling to places throughout the diocese and elsewhere. I know my way around pretty well,...
