Benedictine Priest Placed on Leave from Public Ministry
Reverend Ananias Buccicone, OSB, Pastor of Queen of Peace Parish in Patton, has been placed on leave from public ministry following an accusation of...
Individual who Attended a Mass at a Parish Tests Positive for...
An individual who attended a Mass recently at a parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended a liturgy...
Bishop Blesses Site for Visionary Senior Living Community at Garvey Manor
By Tony DeGol
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After 39 years in their current house, John and Connie Letscher have found a new place to call home.
The Letschers were the...
School Choice Town Hall Scheduled in Johnstown
A coalition of School Choice advocates, including some from Catholic schools in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, will gather for a town hall meeting on...
Seminarian Instituted as Acolyte
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown seminarian Justin Treon reached another milestone in his priestly formation.
Treon was instituted in the Ministry of Acolyte on October 14...
Two Priests in Quarantine; Masses Cancelled at Altoona Parish
Out of an abundance of caution, two priests at an Altoona parish have begun a 14 day quarantine after exposure to an individual who...
Parish Serves Community Through Weekly Food Giveaways
By Tony DeGol
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“Helping hands are better than praying lips,” Mother Teresa once remarked.
In that spirit, the “Helping Hands” ministry group at Our Lady of...
Four-Legged Friends Shine at Pet Blessing
By Tony DeGol
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Despite appearances, no one was filming an Aflac commercial at Sacred Heart Parish in Altoona the other day.
Rather, the Pastor, the Very...
Mary Recognized as Mother of Good Counsel at Annual Marian Celebration
By Tony DeGol
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A lot has changed in the past century, but the enduring power of the Rosary remains the same.
So says the Catholic Daughters...
World Mission Sunday Offers Opportunity for the Faithful to Think and...
By Tony DeGol
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In this era of coronavirus and other unbelievable happenings, Andre McCarville wants people to think twice before simply yearning for a return...