Diocesan Priest Tests Positive for COVID-19; Another Priest in Quarantine
Bishop Mark Bartchak has been informed of situations involving two diocesan priests and the coronavirus pandemic.
Reverend Matthew Baum, Administrator of Prince of Peace Parish...
Johnstown Parish to Offer Outdoor Communion Services This Weekend
Outdoor Communion services will be offered this weekend at Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Johnstown at the times of the normally...
Individual Who Attended Mass at a Cambria County Parish Tests Positive...
An individual who attended Mass recently at a Cambria County parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person was present...
Person Who Attended Mass at a Blair County Parish Tests Positive...
An individual who attended Mass recently at a Blair County parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person was present...
Be Not Afraid
A Message from Father Peter Crowe
On October 22, 1978, Pope Saint John Paul II spoke these words to the crowd gathered at Saint Peter’s...
News Alert – All Souls Day is Now All Souls Month!?
A Message from Bishop Mark
For most of us, one tradition that does not seem to go out of style is showing respect for the...
Vocation Discernment Opportunity for Young Men
College and young adult men: An opportunity to discern your vocation is being made available via the convenience of Zoom. Every Friday evening at...
Masses Suspended and Office Closed at Portage Parish until Further Notice
The pastor of Holy Family Parish in Portage has suspended Masses and closed the church office until further notice due to staff members and...
Individual Who Attended Mass at a Blair County Parish Tests Positive...
An individual who attended Mass recently at a Blair County parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended the...
What Did Pope Francis Say?
A Message from Bishop Mark
October 23, 2020
What did Pope Francis say? I have been asked that question this week since it has been reported...