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...
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...
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...
Parishes Announce Fish Fry Dinners
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown invited all parishes in the diocese to submit information about their Lenten fish lunches and dinners. The following is a...
Jubilarians Gather for Mass and Fellowship
By Tony DeGol
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It was a reunion 15 years in the making, and one that chokes up Father Carl Spishak to this day.
One afternoon many...
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...
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...
What Did Pope Francis Say?
A Message from Bishop Mark
October 23, 2020
What did Pope Francis say? I have been asked that question this week since it has been reported...
Bishop Emeritus Joseph Adamec Passes
The Most Reverend Joseph V. Adamec, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, died unexpectedly on March 20, 2019. He was 83 years old.
Bishop...
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension
Reflection by Father Jude Brady, OSB
This Thursday we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension. This marks 40 days since the celebration of Jesus’...
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