Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Still Welcoming New Catholics Amid Coronavirus Challenges
By Tony DeGol
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Becoming a fully-initiated Catholic is music to Mike Meketa’s ears – literally and figuratively.Â
A talented organist and pianist, Meketa is already part of the music ministry...
FAITH FORWARD: Pharmacist Has Right Prescription for Living His Catholicity
By Tony DeGol
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Editor’s Note: This story is another in the Proclaim! TV and Proclaim! E-News series called Faith Forward, which highlights individuals or groups...
Bishop Mark Announces Directives for Holy Week Observances
Holy Week Masses and services in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will include some modifications to accommodate the demands of physical distancing and ensure the...
Virtual Faith Sharing Combats Pandemic Isolation for Local Catholics
By Tony DeGol
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When Mary Jo McConnell came to the realization that the pandemic was taking a toll on her faith life, she decided to...
Bishop Carroll Puts On Its Game Face With New E-sports Arena
By Tony DeGol
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Jackson Hudkins loves playing soccer, but the version he is playing these days requires more finger reflexes than fancy footwork.
Hudkins is immersed...
Parish Continues Friendships, Service Around the World
By Deacon Michael Russo
Editor's Note: As the Saint Benedict Parish, Johnstown, website continues to expand, Imran Mustaq connected with Deacon Michael Russo at the...
Diocese Poised to Celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph
Pilgrimage opportunities, special prayers and reflections, and an art contest are among the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown plans to celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph...
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,...
Bell Tolls on Success!
Saint Andrew Parish in Johnstown appears to have realized its goal of having its church bells ringing again by Easter.
This past fall, the...
Fire Destroys Rectory, Hall at Somerset County Parish; Church Saved
By Tony DeGol
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A remarkable effort by firefighters is credited with saving the church at Holy Family Parish in Hooversville from being destroyed by fire....
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