Bishop Announces Additional Clergy Appointments
Bishop Mark has announced the following clergy appointments, effective September 25, 2019:
REVEREND MONSIGNOR STANLEY B. CARSON, Pastor of Saint Michael the Archangel Parish in...
Capuchins Seize Majestic Setting For Family Festival
By Tony DeGol
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Standing on a picturesque Somerset County mountain on a sun-drenched afternoon, Brother Mike Herlihey reflected on an equally beautiful reality.
“The diocese is...
Is Your Parish Safe? Upcoming Workshop to Help Faithful Prepare for...
By Tony DeGol
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Robert Kunsman believes it is a mistake to think the mass casualty situations we see on the news would never happen here.
“If...
Bishop Requests Special Collection to Help Hurricane Dorian Victims
Bishop Mark has requested that a special collection be taken at all Masses in parishes throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown on the weekend of...
Hiergeist Retires As Foundation President/CEO, Ringkamp Appointed to Succeed Him
There has been a “passing of the torch” at the Independent Catholic Foundation, which supports parishes, schools, and other Church ministries.
Bill Hiergeist, who served...
Bishop’s Appointments
Bishop Mark L. Bartchak has announced the following clergy appointments, which take effect on September 25, 2019.
REVEREND MATTHEW A. REESE, Pastor of Saint Andrew...
Organist Brenda Lynne Leach to Perform at Queen of Peace Parish
Concert Organist Brenda Lynne Leach will perform a recital at Queen of Peace Parish in Patton on our 1910 Felgemaker Organ on Sunday September 29...
Convocation Planned in Preparation for Season Three of ARISE
In preparation for season three of ARISE Together in Christ, a special diocesan convocation is planned for the morning of September 21 at Bishop...
Holy Name School Family Celebrates Current Pastor and Former Pastor
By Tony DeGol
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Robin McMullen remembers the time years ago when Seminarian Brian Warchola visited her first grade classroom.
“You have come full circle now,” McMullen,...
Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Celebrate 90 Years of...
By Tony DeGol
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Garvey Manor Nursing Home in Hollidaysburg is renowned for its excellence in caring for the sick and elderly.
For Sister Joachim Anne Ferenchak,...