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Individual Who Was Present at Local Mass Tests Positive for COVID-19

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An individual who attended Mass recently at a parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19. The person attended the 5:00 p.m....

Saint John Gualbert Cathedral Parish Family Honors First Responders During Blue...

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Bishop Mark remembers his first ride in a police car. He was in second grade. “I sat in the front seat – never in...

Diocese Welcomes Three Candidates for the Permanent Diaconate and Their Wives

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Three men took the first ritual step toward becoming deacons in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Bishop Mark celebrated the Rite of Admission to Candidacy...

Diocese Offers New Course Exploring the History of the Catholic Church...

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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Office of Adult Enrichment and Lay Ecclesial Ministry is offering a new course: The History of the Catholic Church in the...

Knights Support Ongoing Formation of Clergy

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On Friday, September 25, 2020, John George of Nanty Glo presented Bishop Mark with a check in the amount of $5,000 from the Knights...

Parish Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

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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,...

Working Toward a Perfect Union Worth the Effort, Bishop Tells Married...

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! There is an old saying that talk is cheap. For Ed and Ruth Born, however, healthy conversation is key to their long and...

Woman Realizes Dream of Becoming Catholic After Three Decade Journey

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! A phone call nearly three decades ago began a journey for Tracy Smith that culminated this past summer. Smith, who was raised in...

Community Turns Out to Support Cresson Catholic Festival

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! With a wide grin, Joe Hines revealed the secret to the legendary hot sausage sandwich at the annual festival for the Catholic...

Parish Lands Grant to Assist with New Sound System Costs

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! The voice of God can be heard in the silence of one's heart, Mother Teresa always advised. To hear the Word of the...
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