Diocese Mourns Passing of Father Raymond Crosser
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is mourning the passing of a senior priest.
Reverend Raymond G. Crosser passed on July 22.
He was born on April 7,...
Choir Couple Sings a Happy Tune About the Beauty of Marriage
By Tony DeGol
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The Church brought Kevin and Kelli Slonka together, and it is still playing a role in keeping their union strong.
The pair met...
Beloved Mother Amabilis Remembered for Holiness and Remarkable Personal Story
By Tony DeGol
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Denise DelGrosso Gilliland remembers when her late father, Fred DelGrosso, got the call for a liver transplant more than 20 years ago.
Immediately,...
Bishop Mark Congratulates Bishop Edward Malesic on his Appointment as Bishop...
Bishop Mark is offering heartfelt congratulations to the Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg, on his appointment as Bishop...
Bishop to Clergy: “Do Not Make Any Changes” In Response to...
Bishop Mark has instructed clergy in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown to not make any changes following the latest restrictions announced today (July 15) by...
Beloved “TV Priest” Recovers from Medical Procedure, Announces Retirement
By Tony DeGol
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The man affectionately known as the “TV Priest” is recovering from a health setback.
Father Chuck Bridges, Parochial Vicar at Saint John Gualbert...
Bishop’s Appointments and Announcements
REVEREND CLARENCE S. “CHUCK” BRIDGES, Parochial Vicar at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown, granted Senior Priest status and residing at John Paul II...
Queen of Peace Parishioner Tirelessly Praying for Friend Battling COVID-19
By Tony DeGol
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Spirituality seems to be in Janice Long's DNA.
As a life-long member of Queen of Peace Parish in Patton, she is an engaged Catholic and prays a...
A Message from Bishop Mark: Wear a Mask in Church!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Someone recently told me that she could hear the sigh of relief recently as restrictions were lifted that...
Seminarian Savors Family Ties and Looks Forward to Serving Wider Family
By Tony DeGol
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Family means the world to Jacob Gindhart.
As the second of seven children in the Gindhart clan, he especially cherishes his role as...