Individual Who Attended Mass and Volunteered at a Cambria County...
An individual who attended Mass and volunteered recently at a Cambria County Parish has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended the 10:30 a.m. Mass...
Benedictine Priest Placed on Leave from Public Ministry
Reverend Ananias Buccicone, OSB, Pastor of Queen of Peace Parish in Patton, has been placed on leave from public ministry following an accusation of...
Individual who Attended a Mass at a Parish Tests Positive for...
An individual who attended a Mass recently at a parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended a liturgy...
Bishop Blesses Site for Visionary Senior Living Community at Garvey Manor
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
After 39 years in their current house, John and Connie Letscher have found a new place to call home.
The Letschers were the...
When the Going Gets Tough
A Message Before Election Day from Bishop Mark
I often hear how many people are feeling angry, anxious, depressed, frightened, or even bewildered these days....
Seminarian Instituted as Acolyte
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown seminarian Justin Treon reached another milestone in his priestly formation.
Treon was instituted in the Ministry of Acolyte on October 14...
Bishop Issues Directive Regarding the Music of David Haas
Bishop Mark has issued a directive to not use the songs and music of liturgical composer David Haas in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. The...
Two Priests in Quarantine; Masses Cancelled at Altoona Parish
Out of an abundance of caution, two priests at an Altoona parish have begun a 14 day quarantine after exposure to an individual who...
Knights of Columbus to Pray Rosary in Support of Police
Plans are in the works to prayerfully support our brave police officers.
The Knights of Columbus Council 11308 at Saint Andrew Parish in Johnstown will...
Four-Legged Friends Shine at Pet Blessing
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Despite appearances, no one was filming an Aflac commercial at Sacred Heart Parish in Altoona the other day.
Rather, the Pastor, the Very...