Bishop Issues New Directives Including Closing Churches to the Public
By Tony DeGol
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As part of a continuing effort to protect the health and safety of parishioners, clergy, and staff, Bishop Mark L. Bartchak has...
Stay Informed
As the Church continues to be impacted by the coronavirus, the faithful are invited to stay informed of the latest news and information.
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Parishes Directed to Not Distribute Palm
As parishes and the faithful look ahead to Palm Sunday next weekend, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown continues to be aware of the need for...
Centre County Churches Closed to Public
In response to the Stay at Home order issued for Centre County on March 28, 2020, Bishop Mark has directed that all church buildings...
Monsignor Arnold Gaus Remembered for his Priestly Dedication, Service to Others
By Tony DeGol​
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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is mourning the passing of a beloved senior priest.​
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Monsignor Arnold Gaus passed on March 27 at a Harrisburg...
Diocesan Seminarians Continue Studies Online, Continue Their Priestly Formation
By Tony DeGol
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Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown seminarian Justin Treon would have treasured his installation in the Ministry of Lector anyway, but thanks to the coronavirus, he...
Bishop Reminds Faithful of Perfect Act of Contrition, Plenary Indulgences During...
By Tony DeGol
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Bishop Mark is offering a message of comfort for those anxious about not being able to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation before...
Technology Keeps Diaconate Formation, Lay Ecclesial Ministry Classes Alive
By Tony DeGol
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As candidates for the Permanent Diaconate study Church history and homiletics, they are also getting a crash course in technology.
Like most others in our...
What is a Plenary Indulgence?
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
Pope Francis said he will grant a plenary indulgence to the faithful who watch or listen to his extraordinary...
School Closure Extended; Digital Learning Thrives
By Tony DeGol
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A good news/bad news situation for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
First, the bad news: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has directed...
