Priests Reflect on the Mission of Catholic Education: Making Students Saints
By Tony DeGol
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The primary mission of Catholic education is not to teach Math, Science, and History, but to make students saints.
Father Jeremiah Lange, OSB,...
It’s Time to Go Back to Schola
A Message from Bishop Mark
When I was in fifth grade, my teacher thought that the most important part of our education was reading. The...
Catholic Schools Announce Start Dates for New Academic Year
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are preparing for the opening of the new academic year with in-person education at all schools. The...
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:Â
Sacred Scripture...
Update on Diocesan Directives for Health and Safety During the Coronavirus...
A Message from Bishop Mark
By now you have heard about a person who tested positive for the Coronavirus and attended Mass last weekend at...
Carmelite Nuns Offer Novena
The eighth Novena of the year 2020 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Therese (the Little Flower) offered by the Discalced Carmelite...
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.Â
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...
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