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...
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
Proclaim!
The late Sister Karen Duddy, CCW, had a tradition of always declaring a particular saint’s feast day as her favorite.
As a result,...
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