A Sense of Vulnerability
A Message by Cindy O'Connor
As a child, I remember hoping and praying that sometime between January and March we would have at least one...
Bishop Assures Faithful of Divine Mercy Sunday Graces
By Tony DeGol
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History is repeating itself for Father Leo Arnone.
His devotion to the Divine Mercy of Christ dates back to his seminary days, and...
Pastors Share Uplifting Easter Messages Virtually to Parishioners
By Tony DeGol
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Church pews are empty, but the glory of Easter still fills our lives.
Pastors throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown echoed that message this...
Virtual Learning to Continue, Unique Options Considered for Graduations
By Tony DeGol
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Pomp and circumstance could look very different this year.
"We're going to be thinking outside of the box," admitted diocesan Director of Education...
A Message from the Bishop: Life is Not Always Holiness and...
A Message By Bishop Mark Bartchak
During a conversation I had with a group of teenagers, someone brought up the topic of saints.Â
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We Will Get Through This Together, Bishop Mark Assures
A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak
I heard a story about a couple of retired men in a small town. They would meet every morning...
New Catholic Radio Station Launches
By Tony DeGol
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They say timing is everything, and there could not be a better time to welcome another Catholic radio station in the Diocese...
Mount Aloysius College Announces New President
The Mount Aloysius College Board of Trustees announced today that John N. McKeegan, J.D. will serve as the College’s 15th president. Mr. McKeegan is...
A Message of Hope: Turn to Mary, Undoer of Knots
A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak
What can be more frustrating than having played baseball all afternoon in the rain with friends, and having hit...
Summary of Directives
Bishop Mark L. Bartchak issued the following directives on April 1, 2020:
· Beginning with the closure of churches at 7:00 p.m. on April 1,...
