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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Throughout 41 years of marriage, Barry Cooper has surely given his wife, Mickie, some incredible presents. Mickie, however, gave Barry a gift that...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Justin Treon seems to have figured out the secret to living the life to which the Lord calls us. “It all starts with...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Deacon Michael Russo is sure glad he listened to his wife. As someone who dreads seeing blood, he struggled mightily with pastoral visits...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Jeanne Thompson has been looking forward to August 1st for a while. “I am so excited because it is not just a Mass,...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! On a beautiful summer day in Gallitzin recently, Sister Sharon Costello, CSJ, remarked that her community – the Sisters of Saint Joseph...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! 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...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! The Knights of Columbus do much more than add solemnity and pageantry to Masses. At the upcoming 2021 gathering of knights in the...

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...

A special invitation to married couples marking milestone wedding anniversaries this year. Bishop Mark will once again celebrate the annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgies at...

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...