Endowment to Benefit Students at Two Cambria County Catholic Schools
From the Independent Catholic Foundation
A legacy that began close to fifty years ago will continue for many generations into the future thanks to the...
Bishop Announces Relief Efforts to Help Hurricane Victims
The following is a message from Bishop Mark to pastors, parishes, and Catholic schools in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown sent on October 10, 2024:
In...
Two CCW Sisters Retiring, Bringing Leadership Changes to Fulton County Catholic...
By Tony DeGol
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The Carmelite Community of the Word has announced the upcoming retirement of two sisters, which will bring to an end the religious...
Bishop Reaffirms Husbands and Wives at Wedding Anniversary Liturgies
By Tony DeGol
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Gene and Marilyn Myers, members of Saint Demetrius Parish in Gallitzin, have been sweethearts since they met at age 16.
“I always say...
Johnstown Young Adult Group Thriving and Growing After 18 Months
By Geoffrey Stumpo
For Proclaim!
Before beginning this update on our young adult group, many thanks are owed.
Thanks be to God for creating the universe, and...
Bishop Blesses Residence for Retired Priests, Welcomes First Two Residents
By Tony DeGol
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Huge and big are two words Monsignor David Lockard uses to describe his new retirement abode.
“It’s spacious, but it has a lot...
Altoona Parish Celebrates New Marian Statue after Holy Week Vandalism
By Tony DeGol
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Light is overcoming darkness at Saint Mary (Immaculate Conception) Parish in Altoona where a beautiful new Marian statue stands proudly on the...
Vocations Director Launches Podcast
By Tony DeGol
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According to statistics, roughly two-thirds of all podcast listeners in the United States are between the ages of 12-34.
Diocesan Director of Vocations...
Priest Extends Personal Devotion to Mary through Annual Marian Celebration Event
By Teresa Golden
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Father Derek Fairman, Pastor of Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Everett and Saint Stephen Parish in McConnellsburg, is not shy when...
Duncansville Parish Planning Birth of Mary Celebration
A beloved observance in honor of the Blessed Mother is happening once again this year at a Blair County parish.
The annual Birth of Mary...