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...
New Priest Off and Running in Ministry; Credits Grandmother’s Example for...
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Little did Georgia Corso know that when she used to bring her teenage grandson, Michael Pleva, to 5:30 p.m. Mass every Saturday...
Tyrone Siblings Literally at the Head of the Class in Academics...
By Tony DeGol
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When it comes to academic achievement and joyfully living the Catholic faith, three Tyrone siblings seem to exemplify the old adage about the apple not falling far from the...
Proclaim! TV Mass Baton Being Passed From Father Crookston to Father...
By Tony DeGol
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In his early years as a priest, the Very Reverend James Crookston taught at both Bishop Guilfoyle and Bishop McCort Catholic high...
Diocese Bids Farewell to ARISE but Continues Evangelization Efforts
By Tony DeGol
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When it comes to evangelization, there is never an ending.
“With evangelization, we always speak of God creating and recreating something new in...
New Permanent Deacon Challenged by Bishop to Lead People to Christ
By Tony DeGol
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Bishop Mark is encouraging the newest permanent deacon in the diocese to use his ministry to serve the poor and help people...
