Diocese to Celebrate Mary in May
In honor of the Blessed Mother throughout the month of May, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will feature the social media campaign #MaryInMay.
The Office...
Ordination Mass to be Live-Streamed
Bishop Mark will ordain two diocesan seminarians as transitional deacons as scheduled.
Mark Groeger and Michael Pleva will be ordained on May 30 during a...
Mass for Widows and Widowers to be Televised
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is continuing its support for those mourning the loss of a spouse.​
The Family Life Office will recognize widows and widowers...
Diocesan Summer Camps Going Virtual
By Tony DeGol
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A summer tradition in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is going virtual.
The Office of Youth Ministry, after consultation with Bishop Mark, has announced...
Virtual Date Night Series for Married Couples in Altoona-Johnstown
Date nights at a restaurant or a movie theater are out of the question right now for married couples, so how about an even...
Graduating Seniors Staying Positive Despite Unfortunate End to Academic Year
By Tony DeGol
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Austin Oravec was supposed to play the lead in the Bishop Carroll Catholic High School spring musical. Instead, he is starring in...
For Better or For Worse, Brides and Grooms Face Tough Decisions...
By Tony DeGol
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Kierstyn Kruise and Michael Vescovi joke that they might add a line to their wedding invitation that mentions face masks and gloves as...
Parish Outreach Continuing to Serve People in Need
By Tony DeGol
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There are many shining examples of the Catholic Church in action during these crazy times. A long-standing ministry at Saint Mark Parish...
Safe Environment Practices and Technology
By Justin Kirkland
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and the Youth Protection office have worked and continue to work nonstop, focusing on implementing trainings and clearance...
The Role of A Victim Assistance Coordinator
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has a moral obligation to try to provide healing and reconciliation for victims of sexual abuse by anyone in Church...
