Parishes Announce Lenten Communal Penance Services
The following are schedules of Communal Penance Services at various parishes throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Please consult individual parishes for other Reconciliation opportunities...
March on the Mountain Planned at SFU
By Tony DeGol
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Saint Francis University will once again sponsor the March on the Mountain on January 22. The event begins with the praying of...
Benedictine Marks 65th Anniversary of Ordination
Father Noel H. Rothrauff, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey and a native of Wilkinsburg, is celebrating the 65th anniversary of his ordination...
Religious Community Marks a Local Milestone
Thursday, August 20 marks the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Charity in Altoona. They began their outstanding work in this...
Bishop Mark Launches Diocesan Phase of Synod, Invites Dialogue and Listening
By Tony DeGol
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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is embarking on a journey that could change the Church forever.
On October 17, Bishop Mark joined his brother...
Priests, Colleagues Mourn the Passing of Proclaim! TV Pioneer
By Tony DeGol
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The so-called “TV priest” is being remembered for his devotion to ministry and for pioneering the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown into the world...
Eagle Scout Project Provides a Fun Game for Our Lady of...
By Cindy Kolarik
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Donny Watkins saw a Ga-Ga Pit when he attended Scout Camp at Seven Mountains Campground. It was then that Donny knew...
Saint Mary, Hollidaysburg, Celebrates 175th Anniversary
By Tony DeGol
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This year marks the 175th anniversary of Saint Mary Parish in Hollidaysburg.
Established by the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Saint Mary was originally a...
Parishes to Offer Special Prayer Opportunities This Month
Some Altoona-Johnstown parishes will once again sponsor various spiritual opportunities during this Lenten season, including the Infant of Prague Novena, the Sacred Heart Novena,...
Opportunities to Enhance One’s Faith With Three Online Classes this Fall
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Office of Adult Enrichment and Lay Ecclesial Ministry will offer three classes live online this Fall via Teams. They are:
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