Great Joy at Ordination Despite Masks and Social Distancing
By Tony DeGol
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“Welcome to the new world order of ordination to the diaconate,” Bishop Mark said to a group of mask-wearing guests at the...
Retiring Principals Leave Catholic Education with Cherished Memories
By Tony DeGol
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Rose Batzel and Lorie Ratchford credit Catholic education for much of the joy in their lives, and it even helped them find...
Community Turns Out to Support Cresson Catholic Festival
By Tony DeGol
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With a wide grin, Joe Hines revealed the secret to the legendary hot sausage sandwich at the annual festival for the Catholic...
Bishop Announces Additional Clergy Appointments
Bishop Mark has announced the following clergy appointments, effective September 25, 2019:
REVEREND MONSIGNOR STANLEY B. CARSON, Pastor of Saint Michael the Archangel Parish in...
Six Diocesan Priests Mark 60th Anniversary of Ordination
By Tony DeGol
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Six priests of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are marking the 60th anniversary of their ordination this month.
Reverend Sylvester J. Bendzella, 86, is...
Plans to Reopen Church Buildings to be Announced in Near Future
By Tony DeGol
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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will announce plans for the reopening of parish church buildings and the return to public Masses in the...
Food on Four Wheels: School Serves up Good Eats and Community...
By Tony DeGol
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Catholic education is a cherished part of Sherry Knopick’s life.
An alum of Catholic schools herself, she proudly sent her sons to Catholic...
Bishop Issues Directives Concerning Offertory Collections in Churches
In anticipation of the return to public Masses in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown beginning the weekend of June 13-14, Bishop Mark issued the following...
Parish Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An employee of Saint Benedict Parish in Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under quarantine for two weeks. Parishioners have been notified,...
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Announces New Leadership Team, Collaboration with...
With an emphasis on collaboration and partnership, representatives from Bishop Carroll Catholic High School today announced they have selected their next Head of School...