Priest Tests Positive for COVID-19; Masses Cancelled at Parish
A religious community priest in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Masses at a Johnstown parish will not...
After Recovering from COVID-19, Priest Approaches Thanksgiving with Special Gratitude
By Tony DeGol
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As someone with a grateful heart, Father Matt Baum always looks forward to Thanksgiving. This year, however, the holiday is going to...
Saint Andrew Parish Launches Campaign to Restore Church Bells
By Tony DeGol
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Some people have filed away their memories of elementary school or recall them with little sentimentality.
Tracy Yoder is not one of those...
Parishes Announce Advent Reconciliation Opportunities
By Justin Kirkland
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The Church celebrates Advent as a time that we may prepare our souls for the birth of Christ. Traditionally, before every major...
Diocesan Education Leaders Working Around the Clock to Keep Students Safe
By Tony DeGol
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Behind Jo-Ann Semko’s desk is stenciling that says “Thankful, Grateful, and truly Blessed.”
As a woman of faith and prayer, her belief in...
Zoom Retreats Unite Confirmation Candidates, Sponsors, and Parents
By Tony DeGol
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Pope Francis once said, "The Holy Spirit is a great worker, and He works in us, always."
Appropriately enough, the grace of the...
Bishop Announces Directives for Advent Reconciliation and Christmas Masses
By Tony DeGol
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In most parishes, the first vigil Mass on Christmas Eve usually attracts a ton of people with hardly an empty seat in the...
What Comes After the Election Season?
A Reflection by Bishop Mark
Since Election Day, I have received a few comments and concerns about Catholic Church leaders who have communicated with Joseph...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
Bishop Mark has announced the following appointments:
REVEREND WALTER J. MOLL, Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish in Johnstown, appointed to Senior Priest status, effective November...
Individuals Who Attended Mass at a Cambria County Parish Test Positive...
Three related people who recently attended Mass at a Cambria County parish have tested positive for COVID-19.
The individuals were present at the 10:00 a.m....