Local Catholics Finding Unique Ways to Assist Humanitarian Relief Efforts for...
By Tony DeGol
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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....
Carmelite Sisters Announce Fourth Novena of 2022
The fourth Novena of the year 2022 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Therese offered by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Loretto...
The Uncomplicated and Awesome Good News of Easter…
An Easter Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak
I recently saw a video which captured unscripted interviews of children who were around five or six years...
Parishes Announce Plans for Divine Mercy Novena and Holy Hours
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Office of Communications invited all parishes in the diocese to submit details about their observances of Divine Mercy Sunday on...
Moving Liturgical Observances and Celebrations Planned for Holy Week
By Tony DeGol
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Catholics throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are preparing to immerse themselves in liturgical celebrations throughout Holy Week, the most solemn week on...
Diocesan Faithful Show Generous Support for Ukraine
Faithful in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown continue to support the suffering people of Ukraine by sending prayers and financial support. More than $8,000 was...
Faithful Pack Cathedral for Special Mass in Solidarity with Suffering Ukrainians...
By Tony DeGol
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In times of trial, who among us does not want to seek the comforting refuge of our mother?
In this time of global...
Local Family Finds a Spiritual Home at an Altoona Parish and...
By Tony DeGol
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When asked about the uniqueness of his entire family on the Christian Initiation journey simultaneously, Christopher Washburn had a simple response.
“We’re the...