Diocese Offers New Course Exploring the History of the Catholic Church...
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Office of Adult Enrichment and Lay Ecclesial Ministry is offering a new course:Â The History of the Catholic Church in the...
Knights Support Ongoing Formation of Clergy
On Friday, September 25, 2020, John George of Nanty Glo presented Bishop Mark with a check in the amount of $5,000 from the Knights...
Parish Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An employee of Saint Benedict Parish in Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under quarantine for two weeks. Parishioners have been notified,...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
REVEREND PETER D. CROWE, Administrator of Saint Andrew Parish in Johnstown, appointed Pastor of Saint Andrew Parish, effective September 16, 2020, continuing as Diocesan...
Blue Mass to Honor First Responders
A Blue Mass honoring first responders for their service will be celebrated on Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral...
Marian Celebration Planned at Saint Benedict Parish
Plans are underway for a special tribute to the Blessed Mother.
The annual Marian Celebration Mass and Rosary will be on October 4 at...
Carmelite Nuns to Pray Annual Solemn Novena; Talks Available on Nuns’...
The Discalced Carmelite Nuns invite everyone to share in the Annual Solemn Novena in honor of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and the...
Cathedral to Celebrate Dedication Anniversary
The Labor Day holiday will be extra special for the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona this year.
Bishop Mark will celebrate a...
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...