Carmelite Nuns to Pray Novena in Preparation for Christmas
The Discalced Carmelite Nuns invite everyone to share in the annual private novena in honor of the Infant Jesus in preparation for the Solemn...
Discalced Carmelite Nuns to Pray 11th Novena of 2021
The 11th Novena of 2021 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Therese (the Little Flower) offered by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of...
Pope Francis Appoints Father Mark Eckman Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh
From the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Pope Francis has named the Rev. Mark Eckman as auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh.
Bishop-elect Eckman has been a priest in the...
Bishop Mark Launches Diocesan Phase of Synod, Invites Dialogue and Listening
By Tony DeGol
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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is embarking on a journey that could change the Church forever.
On October 17, Bishop Mark joined his brother...
Discalced Carmelite Nuns to Offer Tenth Novena of 2021
The tenth Novena of 2021 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Therese (the Little Flower) offered by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of...
Discalced Carmelite Nuns Invite Faithful to Annual Novena
The Discalced Carmelite Nuns invite everyone to share in their Annual Solemn Novena in honor of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the...
For Saint Monica Trio, Parish Volunteer Work is a Labor of...
By Tony DeGol
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Along Colonel Drake Highway in the beautiful community of Chest Springs sits an apartment building just a stone’s throw away from Saint...
Volunteers the Backbone of Summer Outdoor Masses in Loretto
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
The Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine in Loretto is an amazing place to listen to the Word of God and worship...
An Urgent Request to Everyone in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
A Message by Bishop Mark
In a matter of 72 hours (August 14-16), the Caribbean country of Haiti was struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake...
Bishop, Diocese Committed to Safety as Mass Obligation Returns
As previously announced, the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Masses will be restored in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown on the weekend of...