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A Lenten tradition continues in a local faith community. Saint Clement Parish in Johnstown is once again praying the Way of the Cross Shadow Stations...

From Bishop Guilfoyle Academy The College Board recently announced that Bishop Guilfoyle Academy has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll,...

Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr., visited the East Campus of Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary School in Johnstown to recognize the school’s STREAM (Science, Technology,...

From Saint Matthew School Each Christmas, the students at Saint Matthew School prepare a pageant that highlights the performing and visual arts programs.  This past Christmas,...

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...