CCW Sister Remembered for Her Quiet Presence and Powerful Ministry
By Tony DeGolÂ
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Sometimes those who speak the gentlest can share the strongest message.Â
Carmelite Community of the Word Sister Celeste Ciesielka is being remembered as one such individual.Â
"She was...
Parish Organist Remembered for His Talent, Spirit
By Tony DeGolÂ
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Friends of the late Jeff Arpino say the well-known church organist left a legacy as uplifting as his music.Â
Arpino, Music Director at Sacred Heart Parish...
Christmas Masses to be Broadcast on TV, Radio
The Proclaim! TV Ministry is pleased to offer two television Mass broadcasts this Christmas. Â
Bishop Mark will celebrate Mass at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown on...
Local Faithful Continue Support for Nigerian Seminarian Ministering in Dangerous Region
By Tony DeGolÂ
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A very troubled part of the world is experiencing the love of Christ this Christmas thanks to some generous hearts in the Diocese...
Local Faithful Aiding Missionary Outreach in Pakistan
By Deacon Michael Russo
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Saint Benedict Parish in Johnstown continues to make friends across the world. With an expanding website that continues to offer...
Parishes Announce Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Mass Schedules
By Justin Kirkland
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As Catholics, there is no better way to celebrate and experience God’s presence with us then in the Holy Sacrifice of the...
Catholic Charities and Its Supporters Once Again Give Santa a Helping...
By Tony DeGol
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Even Santa Claus needs a little help sometimes.
Here in Altoona-Johnstown, the big guy in the red suit is once again getting enthusiastic...
Fulton County Catholic Mission Continues Tradition of Helping Kids at Christmas
By Tony DeGol
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Scripture portrays Martha as someone who was worried and anxious.
This Christmas, another Martha is calm, cool, and collected even in these uncertain...
Pope Grants Plenary Indulgence for Our Lady of Guadalupe Devotion
By Tony DeGol
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Catholics in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and elsewhere may obtain a plenary indulgence December 11 and 12 in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.Â
Cardinal...
Mass Attendee Tests Positive for COVID-19; Masses Halted at Chapel
An individual who attended Mass recently at a Cambria County parish has tested positive for COVID-19, and Masses are not being celebrated at the...