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Bishop Announces Plans for the Distribution of Palm

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  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

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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

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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

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim!   Like just about everyone else in America, Father George Gulash and Father Brian Warchola are ready to say goodbye to 2020.   Granted, the problems...

Prince-Priest’s Legacy Celebrated at Two Special Masses at Historic Prince Gallitzin...

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  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

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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

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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

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!   The clergy at Our Lady of Victory Parish in State College might want to add Wheaties to their Christmas Eve breakfast menu.   As the...

CCW Sister Remembered for Her Quiet Presence and Powerful Ministry

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  Sometimes those who speak the gentlest can share the strongest message.  Carmelite Community of the Word Sister Celeste Ciesielka is being remembered as one such individual.  "She was...

Parish Organist Remembered for His Talent, Spirit

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  Friends of the late Jeff Arpino say the well-known church organist left a legacy as uplifting as his music.  Arpino, Music Director at Sacred Heart Parish...
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