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...
Johnstown Man Ordained to Priesthood at Saint Vincent Archabbey
Barnabas (Michael) O’Reilly, OSB, of Johnstown, a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, was ordained to the priesthood on May 14, 2022, by the Most...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
Bishop Mark announced the following clergy appointment:
REVEREND DENNIS KURDZIEL, Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, appointed to Senior Priest...
Two Priests, One Deacon Celebrating Jubilee Anniversaries
Three Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown clergy members are marking jubilee anniversaries this spring.
Monsignor John Sasway is celebrating 60 years since his ordination to the priesthood.
He...
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...
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: Kindergarteners Send Prayers and Letters of Support...
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
The Kindergarten class at Saint John the Evangelist School in Bellefonte loves playing with building blocks during their morning recess.
At other times...
Bishop Urges Newly Confirmed Young People to Give Witness to Christ
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Trent Querry thinks he hit a hole in one when it comes to his Confirmation sponsor.
“He leads me in the right direction,...
Local Catholics Finding Unique Ways to Assist Humanitarian Relief Efforts for...
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Like just about every Catholic in the world right now, Paula Imler wants to do something to help ease the suffering in...
Winners Announced for Catholic Charites Annual Dinner
The Mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice, to encourage all Catholics and all people...
Family Life Office to Sponsor Televised Mass for Widows and Widowers
Remember your loved ones on Sunday, May 29, 2022, during a televised Mass celebrated by Bishop Mark at 11:00 a.m. on WATM ABC 23....
- Advertisement -
