Bishop Announces Plans for RCIA, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion
By Tony DeGolÂ
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There is an old saying in entertainment that no matter what happens, the show must go on.Â
Here in the Catholic Church, the sacramental...
Blessing of Throats to Be Given to Assemblies, Not Individuals, This...
By Tony DeGolÂ
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The traditional Blessing of Throats will be offered to assemblies this year as a safer alternative to individual blessings.Â
The Blessing of Throats is a sacramental of the Roman Catholic Church,...
Faithful to Receive Sprinkling of Ashes on Ash Wednesday
By Tony DeGolÂ
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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
By Tony DeGolÂ
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One of the tastiest ways to observe the Lenten season and celebrate community in parishes is the fish lunch or dinner. Â
This Lent, Bishop...
Bishop Announces Plans for the Distribution of Palm
By Tony DeGolÂ
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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
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...
Discalced Carmelite Nuns to Pray First Novena of 2021
The first Novena of the year 2021 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Therese offered by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Loretto...
Catholic Charities Announces Changes at State College Location
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...
Priests Offer Advice for Fresh Spiritual Start in New Year
By Tony DeGol
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Like just about everyone else in America, Father George Gulash and Father Brian Warchola are ready to say goodbye to 2020. Â
Granted, the problems...
Prince-Priest’s Legacy Celebrated at Two Special Masses at Historic Prince Gallitzin...
By Tony DeGolÂ
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Servant of God Demetrius Gallitzin is forever bonded with the faithful of Altoona-Johnstown, and his roots are also linked with three of his...
