Various parishes in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will host special Reconciliation opportunities this Lent beyond the normal Confession times and Communal Penance Services.
During this Jubilee Year, Pope Francis is especially encouraging the Sacrament of Reconciliation as part of the many other Jubilee observances.
Here in this diocese, some parishes are participating in “The Light is On,” an ongoing initiative by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in which Confessions are heard at specific times during Lent usually outside of the regular parish schedule.
The following is a schedule of parishes submitted to the diocese for “The Light is On” during the Second Week of Lent, March 17-21.
ALTOONA DEANERY
Monday, March 17
Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Altoona – 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Saint Rose of Lima Parish in Altoona – 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18
Holy Rosary Parish in Altoona – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish in Altoona – 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19
Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Altoona – 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Saint Mary Parish in Hollidaysburg – 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Saint Patrick Parish in Newry – 6:30 p.m.
Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Duncansville – 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona – 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 20
Saint Mary Parish in Hollidaysburg – 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Parish in Altoona – 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saint Mark Parish in Altoona – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saint Thomas More Parish in Roaring Spring – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 21
Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Altoona – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Saint Michael Parish in Hollidaysburg – 7:00-9:00 p.m.
PRINCE GALLITZIN DEANERY
Wednesday, March 19
Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel in Loretto – 6:30 p.m.
Holy Family Parish in Portage – 6:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Alleghenies Parish in Lilly – 6:30 p.m.
Saint John Vianney Parish in Mundys Corner – 6:30 p.m.
Saint Mary Parish in Nanty Glo – 6:30 p.m.
Saint Monica Parish in Chest Springs – 6:30 p.m.
