Anticipation Builds for Special Year of Saint Joseph Events
By Tony DeGol
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Jeanne Thompson has been looking forward to August 1st for a while.
“I am so excited because it is not just a Mass,...
Historical Marker Commemorates Sisters of Saint Joseph Legacy in Altoona-Johnstown
By Tony DeGol
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On a beautiful summer day in Gallitzin recently, Sister Sharon Costello, CSJ, remarked that her community – the Sisters of Saint Joseph...
FAITH FORWARD: Young Parishioner Infusing Energy and Ideas Into Comemaugh Parish
By Tony DeGol
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Editor’s Note: This story is another in the Proclaim! TV and Proclaim! E-News series called Faith Forward, which highlights individuals or groups who...
Bishop, Brother Knights Looking Forward to Annual Celebration
By Tony DeGol
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The Knights of Columbus do much more than add solemnity and pageantry to Masses.
At the upcoming 2021 gathering of knights in the...
Diocese Recognizes Men and Women Religious Marking Jubilees
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown prayerfully and proudly recognizes men and women religious who celebrated jubilees in 2020 and 2021. We thank them for ministry...
Couples Marking Milestone Anniversaries Invited to Special Masses
A special invitation to married couples marking milestone wedding anniversaries this year.
Bishop Mark will once again celebrate the annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgies at...
A Special Message from Bishop Mark
To Everyone in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Concerning New Liturgical Norms Issued by Pope Francis
July 20, 2021
On Friday, July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued the...
Bishop Announces Date for Restoring the Sunday Mass Obligation; Extends Warm...
A letter to the faithful in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
July 15, 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I recently spoke with a family who returned...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
REVEREND NELSON JAVIER, TOR, appointed Parochial Vicar for parishes in the Altoona area, and residing at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Altoona....
Announcement from Bishop Mark
Bishop Bartchak wishes to advise the faithful of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown that a person by the name of John Tokarick, Jr. may be...
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