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Bishop Announces Plans for RCIA, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion

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By Tony DeGol  Proclaim!  There is an old saying in entertainment that no matter what happens, the show must go on.  Here in the Catholic Church, the sacramental...

The Purification of One’s Heart

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Are our hearts focused on God? Or are they divided? It is a real battle, as Saint Paul says (see Romans...

Back to School Lessons with the Saints

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Column by Jonathan Nagy The end of August brings the end of the summer season and the beginning of a new school year in Pennsylvania....

SCHOOLS

SFU President Prays for Healing, Peace Following Attack on U.S. Capitol

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From Saint Francis University Saint Francis University community members gathered for a special Mass for reconciliation and healing in the nation. University President Father Malachi...

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KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life. David Micik found that...

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COMMENTARY

Diocese Continues Efforts to Protect Children

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Column by Cindy O'Connor Director of Children and Youth Protection Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Happy Spring! The year 2019 is going by quickly as we find ourselves in the...

Are we the Real Deal?

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By Father Rich Tomkosky What is the “real deal” when it comes to our Catholic Faith? It’s one thing to say we are Catholic; it’s...

The One Certain Truth of 2021

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Column by Laura Kelly Fanucci (CNS) “A baby is God’s way of saying the world should go on.” My mother spoke this truth a thousand times...

My Faith is in the Future

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Picking up a newspaper, turning on the television, or surfing the web can be some of the most depressing activities one...

The Catechetical Mission of the Church and Family

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By Father Rich Tomkosky With religious education classes underway at parishes throughout the diocese, it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of...

SPIRITUALITY

Knights Gathering Reinforces Need to Support Good Priests

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! A day to celebrate the Knights of Columbus turned into a powerful reminder about the blessings of the priesthood and the importance...

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