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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Priesthood always involves closeness with the faithful, Pope says

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By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told a group of priests studying in Rome that if they do not want to be...

The Odds of Life

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Column by Jonathan Nagy The odds of getting audited by the IRS are 1 in 220. The odds of finding a pearl in an oyster are...

Being a Christian Disciple = Embracing the Cross

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By Father Rich Tomkosky When we look at Jesus on the Cross what do we think? A great spiritual writer, Father Edward Leen from Ireland,...

SCHOOLS

Mount Aloysius Announces Fall Open House

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Mount Aloysius College invites prospective students and their families to visit the 193-acre campus for an Open House on Sunday, Sept. 29. Visitors will...

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FAMILY LIFE

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

Grandmother Shares Grandchildren’s Initiation Journey

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Editor’s Note: The following is the latest in a series of inspirational stories of conversion to the Catholic faith. This month, Director of RCIA...

You Never Walk Alone

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Graduation season is upon us in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. In all thirteen elementary schools and four high schools, students from...

PCC to Address Nursing Coverage at Schools

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By Al Gnoza Pennsylvania Catholic Conference In the coming weeks and months the PA Catholic Conference will be working on the issue of increasing nurse coverage...

CHURCH TEACHING W/ BISHOP MARK: Self-Serve Communion?

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By Bishop Mark Bartchak It seems pretty clever to think that individually packaged servings of bread and wine would be perfect during the current pandemic....

If You’re Happy and You Know It…

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Column by Jonathan Nagy “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10 There once was a boy who came from a very wealthy...

SPIRITUALITY

Saint Ann Sisters To Sponsor Novena and Ladies Retreat

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The Sisters of Saint Ann announce the annual Novena in honor of their Patroness July 18-July 26 at Mount Saint Ann, 1120 North Center...

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