Happenings at Catholic Charities
Highlights from Catholic Charities, Inc. of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
· Catholic Charities is a ministry office under the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown to...
St. Leonard’s Home to Cease Operations
From St. Leonard's Home
It is with great sadness that after 75 years of providing gracious housing and compassionate personal care assistance to older adults...
Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Russia...
Pope Francis has invited bishops and the rest of the world to join him when he recites the following prayer on March 25 in...
Bishop’s Appointments and Announcements
Bishop Mark is sharing the following appointments/announcements:
REVEREND TIMOTHY HARRIS, TOR, Administrator of Our Lady of the Alleghenies Parish in Lilly, appointed Pastor of Saint...
Local Pastor Offers Advice for a Meaningful Lent
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
When Father Tim Grimme recalls past Lents, he remembers his mother consistently giving up cigarettes.
One year, when Lent ended, she continued giving...
Parishes Announce Lenten Communal Penance Services
The following are schedules of Communal Penance Services at various parishes throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Please consult individual parishes for other Reconciliation opportunities...
Parishes Announce Fish Fry Dinners
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown invited all parishes in the diocese to submit information about their Lenten fish lunches and dinners. The following is a...
Bishop Mark Invites Prayers for Ukraine
Bishop Mark is asking the faithful throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown to join him in praying for peace in Ukraine as Russian forces invade...
Parishes Offering Many Spiritual Enrichment Opportunities this Lent
Shadow Stations of the Cross
Saint Clement Parish in Johnstown
March 4 at 7:00 p.m.
April 15 (Good Friday) at 7:30 p.m.
Watch on Breezeline cable channel 9...
All-Star Speakers to Headline Diocesan Men’s Conference
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
A professional soccer player turned priest, a man nicknamed the “Dynamic Deacon,” and a mixed martial arts champ are the headliners for...