Faithful to Receive Sprinkling of Ashes on Ash Wednesday
By Tony DeGolÂ
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Catholics will have the opportunity to fully participate in Ash Wednesday observances, but they will not receive the familiar cross of ashes on their...
Parish Fish Dinners to Be Take-Out Only This Year, Bishop Announces
By Tony DeGolÂ
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One of the tastiest ways to observe the Lenten season and celebrate community in parishes is the fish lunch or dinner. Â
This Lent, Bishop...
Bishop Announces Plans for the Distribution of Palm
By Tony DeGolÂ
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With a desire for continued safety in a pandemic, Bishop Mark has announced guidelines for the blessing and distribution of palms this...
Charity Bike Ride Pedals to Fundraising Success
The Brother Shamus McGrenra Charity Bike Ride is boasting yet another remarkable achievement.
Every year, the Franciscan brother sets out on two wheels for an...
Catholic Charities Announces Changes at State College Location
The State College office of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has closed, and the agency's Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) program in Centre...
Priests Offer Advice for Fresh Spiritual Start in New Year
By Tony DeGol
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Like just about everyone else in America, Father George Gulash and Father Brian Warchola are ready to say goodbye to 2020. Â
Granted, the problems...
Prince-Priest’s Legacy Celebrated at Two Special Masses at Historic Prince Gallitzin...
By Tony DeGolÂ
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Servant of God Demetrius Gallitzin is forever bonded with the faithful of Altoona-Johnstown, and his roots are also linked with three of his...
Pope Francis Names Monsignor Larry Kulick as Bishop of Greensburg
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Larry James Kulick as the Bishop of Greensburg. Monsignor Kulick is a priest of the Diocese of Greensburg who...
God Saves — A Christmas Message from Bishop Mark
Christmas just won’t be the same this year. How many of us have heard those words lately? As a result of an invisible virus,...
Parishes Taking Unique Steps to Safely Accommodate Faithful at Christmas Masses
By Tony DeGolÂ
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The clergy at Our Lady of Victory Parish in State College might want to add Wheaties to their Christmas Eve breakfast menu. Â
As the...
