Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
Bishop Mark has announced the following appointment:
Deacon Christopher Conner, appointed Administrator of Queen of Peace Parish in Patton, continuing in diaconal service at Saint Bernard...
Faith Communities Gather to Pray for the Dearly Departed
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Perhaps no one celebrates symbolism like the Catholic Church.
The symbols were, indeed, powerful during a prayer service to remember deceased loved ones...
Out of Caution, Catholic Charities Temporarily Stops In-Person Intakes
Out of an abundance of caution, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will restrict office locations to staff only beginning on November 12...
Individual Who Attended Masses at Altoona Cathedral Tests Positive for COVID-19
An individual who attended three recent Masses at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person was present...
Individual Who Attended Mass at a Blair County Parish Tests Positive...
An individual who attended Mass recently at a Blair County parish has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended the 11:00 a.m. Mass on November...
Diocesan Priest Tests Positive for COVID-19; Another Priest in Quarantine
Bishop Mark Bartchak has been informed of situations involving two diocesan priests and the coronavirus pandemic.
Reverend Matthew Baum, Administrator of Prince of Peace Parish...
Johnstown Parish to Offer Outdoor Communion Services This Weekend
Outdoor Communion services will be offered this weekend at Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Johnstown at the times of the normally...
Individual Who Attended Mass at a Cambria County Parish Tests Positive...
An individual who attended Mass recently at a Cambria County parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person was present...
Person Who Attended Mass at a Blair County Parish Tests Positive...
An individual who attended Mass recently at a Blair County parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person was present...
Be Not Afraid
A Message from Father Peter Crowe
On October 22, 1978, Pope Saint John Paul II spoke these words to the crowd gathered at Saint Peter’s...