McConnellsburg Parish Marking a Milestone
By Father Derek Fairman
Pastor of Saint Stephen Parish
Saint Stephen Parish in McConnellsburg is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
The parish was established by Bishop...
Priest Returns to Diocese to Continue Ministry
A priest from the religious community Heralds of the Good News is back in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown after months of being in his...
Bishop Carroll Student Selected for Prestigious State Program
From Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School senior Madison Ostinowsky was recently selected to participate in the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Young...
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...
Bishop Recognizes Catholic Educators’ Milestone Years of Service
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Bishop Mark is reminding Catholic educators in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown that they have an obligation to tell their students the truth.
“The...
Three Diaconate Candidates Reach Another Formation Milestone
Bishop Mark conferred the Ministry of Acolyte on three candidates for the permanent diaconate on September 17 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament...
Johnstown Parishioner Credits His COVID Recovery to the Power of Prayer
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Like it has done to so many others, COVID-19 changed Frank Arcurio’s life.
His ordeal started in November of 2020 when he contracted...
Sister Karen Duddy Remembered for Helping Others and Persevering Amid Challenges
By Tony DeGol
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The late Sister Karen Duddy, CCW, had a tradition of always declaring a particular saint’s feast day as her favorite.
As a result,...
Local Religious Woman Professes Perpetual Vows
A woman with local roots has reached a joyous milestone with her religious community.
A Mass of Perpetual Profession was celebrated on August 6,...
Camp Zacchaeus Helps Young People Grow “Strong in Faith”
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Kailyn Bailey’s time at Camp Zacchaeus included learning how to canoe.
More importantly than any adventure on the water, however, this seventh grader...
