Mass for Widows and Widowers to be Televised
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is continuing its support for those mourning the loss of a spouse.​
The Family Life Office will recognize widows and widowers...
Priests Offer Advice for Fresh Spiritual Start in New Year
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim! Â
Like just about everyone else in America, Father George Gulash and Father Brian Warchola are ready to say goodbye to 2020. Â
Granted, the problems...
Pastor Offering Bus Trip to Ethnic Churches
Father Aron Maghsoudi, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Central City and Holy Family Parish in Hooversville and Administrator of All...
Garvey Manor Staff Honored with Flos Carmeli Award
The staff of Garvey Manor Nursing Home in Hollidaysburg were recognized for their outstanding service during the COVID-19 pandemic.Â
The team received the 2022 Flos...
Bishop in Rome for Ad Limina Visit
Bishop Mark is spending this Thanksgiving week in Rome for an Ad Limina visit and will meet with Pope Francis on Thanksgiving Day.
Joined by...
Newly-Ordained Transitional Deacon Listening With Ears and Responding With Feet
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Listening involves using more than one’s ears.
Bishop Mark made that point as he ordained diocesan seminarian Brian Norris as a transitional deacon...
Diocese Preparing for Upcoming Ordinations to the Priesthood and Diaconate
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is joyfully anticipating the Sacrament of Holy Orders for four men later this spring.
Bishop Mark will ordain Deacon Brian Norris...
Anniversary Couples Grateful for Support of the Church on their Marriage...
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Where does the time go?
Many husbands and wives in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown have probably been asking themselves that question over the...
Vocations Director Offers Special Message for World Day of Prayer for...
Column By Father Matthew Reese
Diocesan Director of Vocations
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations is Sunday, May 12, 2019. The theme that Pope Francis...
Out of Caution, Catholic Charities Temporarily Stops In-Person Intakes
Out of an abundance of caution, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will restrict office locations to staff only beginning on November 12...