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Bishop to Celebrate TV Mass to Mark the World Day of...

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The annual World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life will be observed in the Catholic Church on February 2 and celebrated in parishes on...

Lenten Reconciliation Plans

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As the season of Lent approaches, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered in a similar fashion as this past Advent season. As...

Parishioner Travels Country, World Putting Catholic Faith into Action

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Editor’s Note: This story is the first in a new series called Faith Forward on Proclaim! E-News and Proclaim! TV. The...

Bishop Announces Plans for RCIA, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  There is an old saying in entertainment that no matter what happens, the show must go on.  Here in the Catholic Church, the sacramental...

Blessing of Throats to Be Given to Assemblies, Not Individuals, This...

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  The traditional Blessing of Throats will be offered to assemblies this year as a safer alternative to individual blessings.  The Blessing of Throats is a sacramental of the Roman Catholic Church,...

Faithful to Receive Sprinkling of Ashes on Ash Wednesday

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  Catholics will have the opportunity to fully participate in Ash Wednesday observances, but they will not receive the familiar cross of ashes on their...

Parish Fish Dinners to Be Take-Out Only This Year, Bishop Announces

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  One of the tastiest ways to observe the Lenten season and celebrate community in parishes is the fish lunch or dinner.   This Lent, Bishop...

Bishop Announces Plans for the Distribution of Palm

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  With a desire for continued safety in a pandemic, Bishop Mark has announced guidelines for the blessing and distribution of palms this...

Charity Bike Ride Pedals to Fundraising Success

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The Brother Shamus McGrenra Charity Bike Ride is boasting yet another remarkable achievement. Every year, the Franciscan brother sets out on two wheels for an...

Catholic Charities Announces Changes at State College Location

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The State College office of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has closed, and the agency's Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) program in Centre...
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