Diocese Welcomes Abolishment of “Pontifical Secret”
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown responded to Pope Francis lifting the "Pontifical Secret" in clergy sex abuse cases FULL STORY and issued the following statement:
Today’s announcement...
Presepio Featured at Altoona Parish
Submitted by the Very Rev. Frank Scornaienchi, TOR
Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Altoona is once...
Artist Brings Gospel to Life on Parish Walls
By Tony DeGol
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Like most good Catholics filling the pews, Allen Capriotti sits in the same spot for Mass each week.
In his case, his seat...
Tea Draws Big Support for CCW Haiti Ministry
By Tony DeGol
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Russell Miller wanted an experience that broke the boundaries of what he considered Church to be.
His involvement with the Hands and Hearts...
ASCS Salutes Veterans
By Tony DeGol
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At a time when some people spurn celebrations of God and country and show disrespect for the American flag, Vietnam veteran Thaddeus...
Discalced Carmelite Nuns to Pray Novena in Honor of Infant Jesus
The Discalced Carmelite Nuns invite everyone to share in the annual private novena in honor of the Infant Jesus in preparation for the solemn...
New Jersey, Pennsylvania Bishops Spend Thanksgiving With Pope
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- "Happy Thanksgiving," Pope Francis said in English Nov. 28 at the beginning of a two-and-a-half-hour...
Bishop in Rome for Ad Limina Visit
Bishop Mark is spending this Thanksgiving week in Rome for an Ad Limina visit and will meet with Pope Francis on Thanksgiving Day.
Joined by...
Saint Benedict, Carrolltown, Parishioner Still Going Strong at 104 Years Young
By Tony DeGol
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Oh, the drudgery of daily exercise, right?
Many people despise it, but Geraldine Cunningham embraces it. In fact, she faithfully rides her stationary...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
VERY REVEREND ALAN E. THOMAS, VG, appointed Administrator of Saint Mary Parish in Hollidaysburg, continuing as Pastor of Saint Michael the Archangel Parish in...
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