Masses Suspended and Office Closed at Portage Parish until Further Notice
The pastor of Holy Family Parish in Portage has suspended Masses and closed the church office until further notice due to staff members and...
Individual 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 attended the...
What Did Pope Francis Say?
A Message from Bishop Mark
October 23, 2020
What did Pope Francis say? I have been asked that question this week since it has been reported...
Individual Who Attended Mass and Volunteered at a Cambria County...
An individual who attended Mass and volunteered recently at a Cambria County Parish has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended the 10:30 a.m. Mass...
Benedictine Priest Placed on Leave from Public Ministry
Reverend Ananias Buccicone, OSB, Pastor of Queen of Peace Parish in Patton, has been placed on leave from public ministry following an accusation of...
Individual who Attended a Mass at a Parish Tests Positive for...
An individual who attended a Mass recently at a parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended a liturgy...
Bishop Blesses Site for Visionary Senior Living Community at Garvey Manor
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
After 39 years in their current house, John and Connie Letscher have found a new place to call home.
The Letschers were the...
When the Going Gets Tough
A Message Before Election Day from Bishop Mark
I often hear how many people are feeling angry, anxious, depressed, frightened, or even bewildered these days....
Seminarian Instituted as Acolyte
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown seminarian Justin Treon reached another milestone in his priestly formation.
Treon was instituted in the Ministry of Acolyte on October 14...
Bishop Issues Directive Regarding the Music of David Haas
Bishop Mark has issued a directive to not use the songs and music of liturgical composer David Haas in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. The...
