Cresson Catholics Planning Annual Festival
The Catholic Community of Cresson is getting ready for a big weekend. Their annual festival will be held on Sunday, September 13 from 9:00...
Final Outdoor Mass of the Season at Loretto Shrine to be...
A summer tradition in the diocese is wrapping up for the season.
The final outdoor Mass of the summer at the Our Lady of...
New Seminarian Happy to do Heavy Lifting for Christ
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Physical fitness is a big part of Clayton Housler’s life.
He works out a lot, but some of his heaviest lifting has not...
For New Seminarian, Mom Really Does Know Best
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
When John Roy realizes his dream of ordination to the priesthood in several years – God willing, he will surely be grateful...
Knights Present Icon, Checks to Bishop Mark
Knights of Columbus from the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown presented Bishop Mark with checks totaling $8,270 for the support of seminarians. These annual donations come...
Knights Award Scholarships to BGCHS/SFU Students
The Knights of Columbus Council #551 (Altoona) awarded 10 Joseph D. Tomlinson Memorial Scholarships to students attending Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School and Saint...
Birth of Mary Celebration Planned
An annual celebration honoring the Blessed Mother will happen this year, albeit with fewer festivities than usual because of the pandemic.
The annual Birth...
Fulton County Mission Celebrates Another Successful Backpack Program
The start of a new school year is a little brighter for students in the Fulton County region, thanks to some loving and generous...
Religious Community Marks a Local Milestone
Thursday, August 20 marks the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Charity in Altoona. They began their outstanding work in this...
Beloved TV Priest Recovering, Adjusting to New Residence
Father Chuck Bridges continues to recover after receiving a pacemaker last month.  He is now fully retired and residing at John Paul II Manor...
