The Pillars of Lent
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are considered as the three pillars of Lent in the Catholic Church. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops provides...
Lent Q&A
The following are some frequently asked questions regarding the Lenten season, courtesy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Why do we say...
Fish and Tips… For a Life-Changing Lent
Catholics throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are getting ready for the season of Lent – a 40-day period beginning on Ash Wednesday during which...
Altoona Cathedral to Welcome London-Based Choir for Jubilee Year Concert
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Music Director Leslie Thayer is calling it a “dream-come-true moment.”
She is referring to the upcoming concert performance...
Bishop McCort Receives $1 Million Gift
From Bishop McCort Catholic Academy
Officials at Bishop McCort Catholic High School announced a gift that represents a significant investment in the future of the...
Capuchin Franciscan Priest to Direct Basilica Mission
The Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel in Loretto will hold its annual Lenten Mission in Honor of Our Lady of Loretto March 30-April...
Shadow Stations of the Cross to Be Prayed at Parishes
A Cambria County parish will once again mark Lent with a powerful tradition.
Saint Clement Parish in Johnstown will present “Stations in the Shadows –...
Somerset Parish to Host Padre Pio Relics Tour
Saint Peter Parish in Somerset will be a stop on the Padre Pio relics tour.
Hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of...
Pirates Standout Neil Walker Returning to Local Parish
Former Pittsburgh Pirates star and current broadcaster Neil Walker is returning to Holy Name Parish in Ebensburg.
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2025, Walker...
Bishop Mark’s Catholic Schools Week Message
As Bishop, I often find myself on the road traveling to places throughout the diocese and elsewhere. I know my way around pretty well,...
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