DON'T MISS
Bishop Issues New Directives Including Closing Churches to the Public
By Tony DeGol
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As part of a continuing effort to protect the health and safety of parishioners, clergy, and staff, Bishop Mark L. Bartchak has...
CATHOLIC LIVING
The Odds of Life
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
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
COLLEGES
Mount Aloysius Offers New Ways to Assist Students
Mount Aloysius College has announced two new ways to assist students in need, whether they face food insecurity or cannot afford professional clothes for...
FAMILY LIFE
KEEPING THE FAITH
A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television
By Tony DeGol
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Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life.
David Micik found that...
COMMENTARY
Saint Matthew, Tyrone, Parishioner Recalls Journey to the Catholic Church
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of stories highlighting individual and family journeys to the Catholic faith. Lindsay Pullara was brought...
Why We Gather
Column by Father Jonathan Dickson
Quite often I hear some version of the following question: “If I live a good life, if I ‘talk to...
Vocations Spotlight: Priests Fight to Win Souls
Column by Father Peter Crowe
In the Gospel of Sunday, Saint Matthew (14:13-21) recalls how our Lord was trying to find some rest in prayer...
Was There Always Palm on Palm Sunday?
By Father Al Ledoux
The Church is preparing for Passion Sunday – or Palm Sunday as it is more commonly known. This is the day...
Diocese Continues Efforts to Protect Children
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...
SPIRITUALITY
Priests Offer Suggestions for a More Meaningful Lenten Journey
By Tony DeGol
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Scripture tells us that when we pray or fast, we should do so in private.Â
On Ash Wednesday, however, we Catholics seek the...