Bishop Says Task Force Looking at Next Steps for Diocese
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
In this era of coronavirus concerns, returning to normal in the Church is not as easy as pushing a button or flipping...
Catholic Charities, Martha and Mary House Continuing to Serve Neighbors in...
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
After nearly eight decades of compassionate service, it will take more than a pandemic to keep Catholic Charities of the Diocese of...
Baccalaureate Mass to be Televised
A Baccalaureate Mass celebrating graduating seniors from the four Catholic high schools in the diocese will air on the diocese’s Proclaim! television ministry. Bishop...
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
Proclaim!
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
Proclaim!
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
Proclaim!
Kierstyn Kruise and Michael Vescovi joke that they might add a line to their wedding invitation that mentions face masks and gloves as...
