Beloved Priest Remembered for His Peacefulness and Devotion to the Eucharist
By Tony DeGol
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A former Catholic school student fondly remembers when the priest who would have a profound impact on his life arrived as pastor...
McCort Student Musician Achieves Milestone
Miguel Torres reached the highest level a high school musician can achieve by earning a place in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State...
Jubilarians Gather for Mass and Fellowship
By Tony DeGol
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It was a reunion 15 years in the making, and one that chokes up Father Carl Spishak to this day.
One afternoon many...
Parishes Announce Communal Penance Services During Advent
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Office of Communications invited all parishes to submit the dates and times of their Communal Penance Services. The following is...
Student Talent on Display at Annual Art Show
By Tony DeGol
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Sometimes a canvas and a paint brush can give a person a louder voice than a microphone.
Minjong Ethan Kim hopes his creations...
Priest Returns to Diocese to Continue Ministry
A priest from the religious community Heralds of the Good News is back in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown after months of being in his...
New Seminarian Happy to do Heavy Lifting for Christ
By Tony DeGol
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Physical fitness is a big part of Clayton Housler’s life.
He works out a lot, but some of his heaviest lifting has not...
A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television
By Tony DeGol
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Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life.
David Micik found that...
Powerful Speakers to Headline Gorzkie Zale Devotion at Central City Parish
From Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish
Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Central City will hold the first of its three-part devotion, Gorzkie...
Diocese Continues Efforts to Protect Children
Column by Cindy O'Connor
Director of Children and Youth Protection
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Happy Spring!
The year 2019 is going by quickly as we find ourselves in the...