A Message of Hope: Turn to Mary, Undoer of Knots
A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak
What can be more frustrating than having played baseball all afternoon in the rain with friends, and having hit...
Reverend Leo A. Lynch 1952-2020
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is mourning the passing of one of its priests.
Reverend Leo A. Lynch, a retired priest of the diocese, passed...
Monsignor Arnold Gaus Remembered for his Priestly Dedication, Service to Others
By Tony DeGol​
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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is mourning the passing of a beloved senior priest.​
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Monsignor Arnold Gaus passed on March 27 at a Harrisburg...
Update on Diocesan Directives for Health and Safety During the Coronavirus...
A Message from Bishop Mark
By now you have heard about a person who tested positive for the Coronavirus and attended Mass last weekend at...
Benedictine Priest Placed on Leave from Public Ministry
Reverend Ananias Buccicone, OSB, Pastor of Queen of Peace Parish in Patton, has been placed on leave from public ministry following an accusation of...
Individual Who Was Present at Local Mass Tests Positive for COVID-19
An individual who attended Mass recently at a parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended the 5:00 p.m....
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...
Jubilarians Gather for Mass and Fellowship
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
It was a reunion 15 years in the making, and one that chokes up Father Carl Spishak to this day.
One afternoon many...
Parish First Holy Communion Photos
Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus for the first time through First Holy Communion....
A Message from Bishop Mark: Wear a Mask in Church!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
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Someone recently told me that she could hear the sigh of relief recently as restrictions were lifted that...
