Newly-Ordained Transitional Deacon Listening With Ears and Responding With Feet
By Tony DeGol
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Listening involves using more than one’s ears.
Bishop Mark made that point as he ordained diocesan seminarian Brian Norris as a transitional deacon...
New Diocesan Seminarian Trades Campaign Signs for Cassock
By Tony DeGol
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When Max Kroell graduated from Bellefonte Area High School in 2019, he knew he didn’t want to completely say goodbye to his...
Priest Thankful for Prayerful Support During His Long COVID-19 Battle
By Tony DeGol
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A senior priest of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is expressing gratitude for the prayers and well-wishes he received during his extensive battle...
FAITH FORWARD: Altoona ARISE Group Forms Lasting Bonds of Faith, Service,...
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...
Unique Science Project Taking Root for Holy Trinity Catholic Middle Schoolers
By Tony DeGol
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Outer space is a family affair for sisters Evie and Estella Koch.
“When I was six years old, I watched a Neil Armstrong...
Saluting the Class of 2021
It is graduation season for the four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises were held for Bishop Carroll...
Transitional Deacons Receive Degrees from Saint Vincent Seminary
The two transitional deacons to be ordained priests on May 29 received their degrees from Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe.
During commencement exercises on May...
CDA Participating in Annual Global Rosary Relay
From the Catholic Daughters of the Americas
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Prince Gallitzin #2625 (serving all 11 Altoona parishes and beyond) invites...
Ongoing Response to COVID-19 in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
The Governor’s Office recently announced the relaxing of some state mandates that have been in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. And the Centers for...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
DEACON BRIAN P. NORRIS, appointed to Diaconal Service at Most Holy Trinity Parish, South Fork; Saint Bartholomew Parish, Wilmore; Saint John the Baptist Parish,...