A Message from Bishop Mark
June 11, 2021
It has come to my attention that some people are concerned that I joined a number of other Bishops in asking that...
Bishop to Ordain Two Men to Permanent Diaconate
Bishop Mark will ordain two men to the Permanent Diaconate on June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in...
Bishop to Clergy: “Do Not Make Any Changes” In Response to...
Bishop Mark has instructed clergy in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown to not make any changes following the latest restrictions announced today (July 15) by...
Bishop Issues Updated COVID-19 Directives
After consultation with the Deans, the Vicar General, and Public Health Advisors, Bishop Mark has issued the following update in response to the lifting...
Bishop Issues New Directives Including Closing Churches to the Public
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
As part of a continuing effort to protect the health and safety of parishioners, clergy, and staff, Bishop Mark L. Bartchak has...
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension
Reflection by Father Jude Brady, OSB
This Thursday we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension. This marks 40 days since the celebration of Jesus’...
Bishop Announces Clergy Appointments
Bishop Mark has announced a series of clergy appointments, which take effect later this summer.
REVEREND BRIAN L. WARCHOLA, Administrator of Saint Michael Parish in...
Graduating Seniors Staying Positive Despite Unfortunate End to Academic Year
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Austin Oravec was supposed to play the lead in the Bishop Carroll Catholic High School spring musical. Instead, he is starring in...
Diocese Announces Lenten Video Series
A Message from Tony DeGol
Diocesan Director of Communications
Do you find it exhausting keeping up with all of your devices that require charging? From iPhones to...
Bishop to Celebrate Outdoor Mass for Newly Graduated
The annual outdoor Mass for students entering or returning to college will be celebrated on August 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Our Lady...
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