Altoona Pastor Re-elected to Franciscan Leadership Post
The Immaculate Conception Province of the Third Order Regular Franciscans has re-elected the Very Reverend Frank Scornaienchi, TOR, Minister Provincial. Father Frank is the...
Celebrating the Sisters of Charity — Sister Marie Clare Farabaugh
Editor’s Note: The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill are celebrating their 150th Anniversary of the founding of their Community in Altoona. The original...
Pope Grants Plenary Indulgence for Our Lady of Guadalupe Devotion
By Tony DeGol
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Catholics in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and elsewhere may obtain a plenary indulgence December 11 and 12 in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.Â
Cardinal...
A Christmas Message from Bishop Mark: Find Rest in Saint Joseph...
On December 8th, I celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the...
Bishop Mourns the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict, Recalls Fond Memories...
Bishop Mark issued the following statement in response to the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI --
I am deeply saddened by passing of Pope...
New Principal Joins Bishop Carroll Administrative Team
From Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
The Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Board of Trustees announces the hiring of Mrs. Brande Conway as the next...
New Catholic Radio Station Launches
By Tony DeGol
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They say timing is everything, and there could not be a better time to welcome another Catholic radio station in the Diocese...
SJCA to Host Families of Character Retreat
From Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy
Jordan Langdon of "Families of Character Podcast" is coming to Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy in Boalsburg on November 15-16, 2024.
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Catholic Charities, Martha and Mary House Continuing to Serve Neighbors in...
By Tony DeGol
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After nearly eight decades of compassionate service, it will take more than a pandemic to keep Catholic Charities of the Diocese of...
Mass and Observances Planned at Cathedral to Close the Eucharistic Revival
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will mark the closing of the Eucharistic Revival in the Catholic Church in America with a Mass and other special...