Funeral Homes, Families Adjusting to Directives
By Tony DeGol
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When Celeste Stolz was planning her mother's funeral shortly after Easter, she knew the arrangements would have to follow the directives in effect...
Diocesan Summer Camps Going Virtual
By Tony DeGol
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A summer tradition in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is going virtual.
The Office of Youth Ministry, after consultation with Bishop Mark, has announced...
Graduating Seniors Staying Positive Despite Unfortunate End to Academic Year
By Tony DeGol
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Austin Oravec was supposed to play the lead in the Bishop Carroll Catholic High School spring musical. Instead, he is starring in...
For Better or For Worse, Brides and Grooms Face Tough Decisions...
By Tony DeGol
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Kierstyn Kruise and Michael Vescovi joke that they might add a line to their wedding invitation that mentions face masks and gloves as...
Parish Outreach Continuing to Serve People in Need
By Tony DeGol
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There are many shining examples of the Catholic Church in action during these crazy times. A long-standing ministry at Saint Mark Parish...
Bishop Assures Faithful of Divine Mercy Sunday Graces
By Tony DeGol
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History is repeating itself for Father Leo Arnone.
His devotion to the Divine Mercy of Christ dates back to his seminary days, and...
Pastors Share Uplifting Easter Messages Virtually to Parishioners
By Tony DeGol
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Church pews are empty, but the glory of Easter still fills our lives.
Pastors throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown echoed that message this...
Virtual Learning to Continue, Unique Options Considered for Graduations
By Tony DeGol
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Pomp and circumstance could look very different this year.
"We're going to be thinking outside of the box," admitted diocesan Director of Education...
We Will Get Through This Together, Bishop Mark Assures
A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak
I heard a story about a couple of retired men in a small town. They would meet every morning...
New Catholic Radio Station Launches
By Tony DeGol
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They say timing is everything, and there could not be a better time to welcome another Catholic radio station in the Diocese...