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Bishop Issues Updated COVID-19 Directives

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After consultation with the Deans, the Vicar General, and Public Health Advisors, Bishop Mark has issued the following update in response to the lifting...

Individuals Who Attended Mass at a Cambria County Parish Test Positive...

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Three related people who recently attended Mass at a Cambria County parish have tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals were present at the 10:00 a.m....

A Special Message from Bishop Mark

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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...

Bishop Announces Clergy Appointments

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The following clergy appointments and announcements by Bishop Mark Bartchak were released on June 27, 2025. All appointments are effective on July 23, 2025. Reverend...

Two Priests in Quarantine; Masses Cancelled at Altoona Parish

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Out of an abundance of caution, two priests at an Altoona parish have begun a 14 day quarantine after exposure to an individual who...

Parishes Announce Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Mass Schedules

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By Justin Kirkland Proclaim! As Catholics, there is no better way to celebrate and experience God’s presence with us then in the Holy Sacrifice of the...

Individual Who Attended Mass at a Blair County Parish Tests Positive...

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An individual who recently attended Mass at a Blair County parish has tested positive for COVID-19. The person attended the 5:00 p.m. Mass on November...

Six Diocesan Priests Mark 60th Anniversary of Ordination

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Six priests of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are marking the 60th anniversary of their ordination this month. Reverend Sylvester J. Bendzella, 86, is...

Priest Tests Positive for COVID-19; Masses Cancelled at Parish

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A religious community priest in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Masses at a Johnstown parish will not...

Great Joy at Ordination Despite Masks and Social Distancing

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! “Welcome to the new world order of ordination to the diaconate,” Bishop Mark said to a group of mask-wearing guests at the...
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