Bell Tolls on Success!
Saint Andrew Parish in Johnstown appears to have realized its goal of having its church bells ringing again by Easter.
This past fall, the...
Fire Destroys Rectory, Hall at Somerset County Parish; Church Saved
By Tony DeGol
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A remarkable effort by firefighters is credited with saving the church at Holy Family Parish in Hooversville from being destroyed by fire....
Preparing for Lent: Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we say that there are forty days of Lent? When you count all the days from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, there...
Bishop Among Those Being Vaccinated Through Saint Francis University/Mainline Pharmacy Partnership
By Tony DeGol
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The Maurice Stokes Athletic Center at Saint Francis University is home to thrilling competition, and these days, it is also a place...
Parishes Announce Ash Wednesday Mass Schedules
By Justin Kirkland
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Faithful are invited to Ash Wednesday Masses at parishes throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. This year, because of the pandemic, and as...
Parishes Announce Lenten Reconciliation Opportunities
By Justin Kirkland
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Bishop Mark has asked pastors to make various opportunities for Confession available at their parishes throughout Lent. The Bishop has instructed the...
Parishes Announce Stations of the Cross Schedules
By Justin Kirkland
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The faithful are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent. The following is a schedule at various parishes.
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Cathedral...
Parishes Announce Take-Out Fish Lunches/Dinners
By Justin Kirkland
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Bishop Mark is permitting parishes to sponsor fish lunches/dinners this Lent, but only in the format of take-out service. There is to...
Lent Is A Time to Seek the Lord’s Help, Says Northern...
By Tony DeGol
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More than a century ago, the lay theologian and philosopher G.K. Chesterton wrote the book, What’s Wrong With the World.Â
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The first line said, “I...
Directives for Distribution of Ashes and Fasting/Abstinence
Faithful are invited to Ash Wednesday Masses at parishes throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Click HERE for a schedule of Masses at parishes. This...
