Senior Priest Joyfully Lends His Name to Easter Outreach Effort
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
In his trademark humility, Father Carl Spishak thinks he’s getting a lot of credit for work he did not do.
“They’re just borrowing...
Saint Matthew Parish Honors the Legacy of Sister Karen Duddy, CCW,...
From the Independent Catholic Foundation
Sister Karen Duddy of the Carmelite Community of the Word was a well-loved educator and pastoral minister until her unexpected...
Diocese Mourns the Passing of Long-Serving Altoona Pastor
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
With great sadness, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown announces the passing of the Reverend D. Timothy Grimme, Pastor of Saint Therese of the...
OLV Men Embrace Prayer, Self-Discipline, Fraternity Through Exodus 90 Program this...
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
James Yonushonis remembers the days when just about all he did for Lent was give up something like watermelon.
Recent Lents, however, including...
The Cross of Jesus and Unrefined Cruelty; A Symbol for our...
A message from Bishop Mark L. Bartchak on the one year anniversary of the War in Ukraine
General William Tecumseh Sherman, a leader 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...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
The following clergy appointments were announced on December 13, 2022.
REVEREND CHARLES M. AMERSHEK, Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Port Matilda, appointed to Senior...
Apostolic Nuncio Visits Area, Speaks to Proclaim!
One of the most prominent Catholic leaders in America is encouraging local faithful to experience a true encounter with Christ through His Presence in...
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...