Upcoming Return to Public Masses Strikes the Right Chord for Holy...
By Tony DeGol
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When Cissy Larsen started playing the pipe organ at age 10 at Saint Agnes Parish in Lock Haven, she could not reach...
Great Joy at Ordination Despite Masks and Social Distancing
By Tony DeGol
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“Welcome to the new world order of ordination to the diaconate,” Bishop Mark said to a group of mask-wearing guests at the...
Priest Perspective: Nanty Glo Pastor Encouraged By Parish Unity, Faithfulness
By Tony DeGol
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None of us have a crystal ball, so we cannot know what is going to happen next in our COVID-19 world.
We can,...
Parishioner Savors Sharing her Catholic Faith with Granddaughters
By Tony DeGol
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Every Sunday at Mass, Anna Mary Wenzel figuratively holds her breath during the offertory procession.
Her adorable granddaughters, Maria and Marissa, have the...
BG Student Attends White House Graduation Ceremony
By Tony DeGol
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Jorden McClure wants to be a pilot, but he is already flying high after an experience any graduate would cherish.
On the day...
Youth Urged to Trust More, Worry Less
By Tony DeGol
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Like it or not, moms are always right.
So says Will Smith as he thinks back to some words of wisdom from his...
Parishioners Joyfully Return to Churches for Private Prayer
By Tony DeGol
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Tim Yahner calls himself a brick and mortar man, especially when it comes to his Catholic faith.
Watching Mass on television or praying at...
Four Members of Diocesan Clergy Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in May
By Tony DeGol
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One diocesan priest and three deacons are celebrating jubilee anniversaries of ordination during this month of May.
Father Francis Balestino, a senior priest,...
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension
Reflection by Father Jude Brady, OSB
This Thursday we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension. This marks 40 days since the celebration of Jesus’...
Bishop Announces Plan for Reopening Churches and Gradually Offering the Sacraments
The following is a message from Bishop Mark to all people of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown on May 13, 2020. Specific directives are being...
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