Parishes Announce Advent Reconciliation Opportunities
By Justin Kirkland
Proclaim!
The Church celebrates Advent as a time that we may prepare our souls for the birth of Christ. Traditionally, before every major...
Bishop Announces Directives for Advent Reconciliation and Christmas Masses
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
In most parishes, the first vigil Mass on Christmas Eve usually attracts a ton of people with hardly an empty seat in the...
What Comes After the Election Season?
A Reflection by Bishop Mark
Since Election Day, I have received a few comments and concerns about Catholic Church leaders who have communicated with Joseph...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
Bishop Mark has announced the following appointments:
REVEREND WALTER J. MOLL, Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish in Johnstown, appointed to Senior Priest status, effective November...
Individuals Who Attended Mass at a Cambria County Parish Test Positive...
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....
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
Bishop Mark has announced the following appointment:
Deacon Christopher Conner, appointed Administrator of Queen of Peace Parish in Patton, continuing in diaconal service at Saint Bernard...
Faith Communities Gather to Pray for the Dearly Departed
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Perhaps no one celebrates symbolism like the Catholic Church.
The symbols were, indeed, powerful during a prayer service to remember deceased loved ones...
Out of Caution, Catholic Charities Temporarily Stops In-Person Intakes
Out of an abundance of caution, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will restrict office locations to staff only beginning on November 12...
Individual Who Attended Masses at Altoona Cathedral Tests Positive for COVID-19
An individual who attended three recent Masses at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person was present...
Individual Who Attended Mass at a Blair County Parish Tests Positive...
An individual who attended Mass recently at a Blair County parish has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended the 11:00 a.m. Mass on November...