Diocese Announces Women’s Conference
On the heels of the inspiring and successful Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown men’s conference “Strength in Christ,” the diocese is pleased to announce a women’s...
Altoona Pastor Re-elected to Franciscan Leadership Post
The Immaculate Conception Province of the Third Order Regular Franciscans has re-elected the Very Reverend Frank Scornaienchi, TOR, Minister Provincial. Father Frank is the...
Johnstown Man Ordained to Priesthood at Saint Vincent Archabbey
Barnabas (Michael) O’Reilly, OSB, of Johnstown, a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, was ordained to the priesthood on May 14, 2022, by the Most...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
Bishop Mark announced the following clergy appointment:
REVEREND DENNIS KURDZIEL, Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, appointed to Senior Priest...
Carmelite Nuns Announce Fifth Novena of 2022
The fifth Novena of the year 2022 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Therese offered by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Loretto...
Summer Outdoor Masses Returning in Loretto
A summer tradition is returning in Loretto.
Sunday night outdoor Masses at the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine will resume on the Sunday...
Catholic School Students Spell Their Way to Success in Diocesan Spelling...
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Spelling Bee was held at Lock Haven Catholic School on May 5th. The bee is open to 4th-6th graders in...
Bishop Carroll Presents Cornerstone, Distinguished Alumni Awards
From Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
On Saturday, April 30, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School held its 13th annual Carrollian Gala. At the fundraising event,...
Two Priests, One Deacon Celebrating Jubilee Anniversaries
Three Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown clergy members are marking jubilee anniversaries this spring.
Monsignor John Sasway is celebrating 60 years since his ordination to the priesthood.
He...
Diocese Preparing for Upcoming Ordinations to the Priesthood and Diaconate
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is joyfully anticipating the Sacrament of Holy Orders for four men later this spring.
Bishop Mark will ordain Deacon Brian Norris...
