Bishop’s Catholic Schools Week 2023 Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
When I was a student at Holy Family Catholic School in Syracuse, New York – under the watchful eyes...
Sister Karen Duddy Remembered for Helping Others and Persevering Amid Challenges
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
The late Sister Karen Duddy, CCW, had a tradition of always declaring a particular saint’s feast day as her favorite.
As a result,...
CDA Participating in Annual Global Rosary Relay
From the Catholic Daughters of the Americas
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Prince Gallitzin #2625 (serving all 11 Altoona parishes and beyond) invites...
Lights, Camera, Action! Seminarians Produce Video Series Highlighting Stained Glass Windows...
By Tony DeGol
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What have you been doing while laying low during the pandemic?
A group of seminarian buddies found a way to powerfully evangelize without...
2022 Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Voter Guide
"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good...
Despite Cold Weather, Pro-Lifers Find Warm Unity at Respect Life March
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Standing in defense of human life does not take a break because of frigid weather.
Even with temperatures in the teens and a...
Couples Marking Milestone Wedding Anniversary Invited to Special Mass
Bishop Mark and the Family Life Office cordially invite all couples celebrating 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55,...
Parishes Announce Stations of the Cross Schedules
All parishes were invited to submit schedules for Stations of the Cross to the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Office of Communications. The parishes that provided...
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...
Johnstown Parish to Feature Relic of Saint Faustina on Divine Mercy...
Among all the elements of devotion to The Divine Mercy requested by our Lord through Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, the Feast of Mercy holds...