Reverend Anthony Legarski 1957-2019
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is mourning the passing of Reverend Anthony J. Legarski, Pastor of Saint Mary Parish in Hollidaysburg. Father Legarski passed on...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
REVEREND JERZY M. AUGUSCIK, OFM CONV., appointed Administrator of Saint Augustine Parish in St. Augustine and Saint Monica Parish in Chest Springs, effective October...
Hiergeist Retires As Foundation President/CEO, Ringkamp Appointed to Succeed Him
There has been a “passing of the torch” at the Independent Catholic Foundation, which supports parishes, schools, and other Church ministries.
Bill Hiergeist, who served...
Two Diocesan Seminarians Mark Another Milestone in Priestly Formation
By Tony DeGol
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Diocesan seminarian Michael Pleva is still in the midst of his formation for the priesthood, but he has some insight that any...
Cook Recognized for Dedication to Family Life Ministry
By Tony DeGol
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If the family is the heart of the Church, Donna Cook has helped keep that ticker beating in Altoona-Johnstown for more than...
Independent Catholic Foundation to Distribute More Than $1 Million for Fourth...
Despite a volatile investment cycle in the fiscal year that ended on June 30, the Board of Trustees of the Independent Catholic Foundation recently...
103 Year Old Parishioner Attributes Faith and No Stress to Her...
By Tony DeGol
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“Don’t Worry. Be Happy.”
You have undoubtedly heard that catchy tune by Bobby McFerrin, right?
For Frances Adams, it is more than a...
Father Paul Taylor, OSB, Named 18th President of Saint Vincent College
Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., a Benedictine monk and executive vice president, has been named the 18th president of Saint Vincent College, effective...
Diocese Welcomes Two Newly-Ordained Deacons
By Tony DeGol
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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has been blessed with two new deacons, and those new clergy members and their wives have gained a...
Statue Remains an Important Symbol for Parish and Community
By Tony DeGol
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The Blessed Mother is a shining example of faith and perseverance even in the darkest hours.
As the community recalled the catastrophic 1889...
