Individual Who Was Present at Local Mass Tests Positive for COVID-19
An individual who attended Mass at a parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19.
The person attended the 4:00 p.m. Mass...
Hospital Chaplain Maintains Sense of Calm and Safety Amid Pandemic
By Tony DeGol
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There are a lot of medical professionals in Father Alfred Patterson's family.
Not surprisingly, they are a tremendous source of support to him during this coronavirus pandemic...
Bishop Urges College Students to Always Thirst for Knowledge
By Tony DeGol
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Hannah Grace Wirfel has some advice for her younger brother, Luke, as he prepares for his freshman year of college.
Work hard and...
Diaconate Community Befriends African Seminarian and Supports His Remarkable Ministry
By Tony DeGol
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The power of prayer is uniting the diaconate community of Altoona-Johnstown with a young seminarian halfway around the world.
It is a heartwarming story...
Seminarian Savors a Feeling of Peace Following Formation Milestone
By Tony DeGol
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With a great summer assignment under his belt and another key milestone in the books, one word summarizes the feelings of diocesan...
Diocese Welcomes New Seminarian
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is pleased to welcome a new diocesan seminarian.
John Roy, a member of Saint Andrew Parish in Johnstown, will enter Saint...
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...