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Barron: If religion becomes an afterthought, ‘our society loses its soul’

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By Peter Finney Jr. NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — With tensions rising over the proper role of religion in society, the broader culture appears 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

Saint Francis Launches Test-Optional Admission to Enhance Accessibility

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From Saint Francis University Students applying for admission to Saint Francis University may do so "test-optional" for most of its programs. The change allows undergraduate...

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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

The Magi’s Example of Seeking the Lord is Meant for Us to Generously Follow

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday, we celebrated the Manifestation or appearance (Epiphany) of God to the Gentiles -- Jesus is the Messiah, the...

Venite, Adoremus Dominum

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Column by Justin Kirkland One of my favorite Christmas carols is Adeste Fideles, the Latin translation of the well-known Christmas carol “O Come, All Ye...

Why ‘Roe’ Must Go…

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Column by Bonnie Finnerty It’s been almost a half century, yet two Supreme Court decisions still divide our nation. In 1973, Roe v. Wade and...

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...

Lift Us to The Joy Divine!

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Nearly 2000 years ago, on a dark Friday afternoon, all hope seemed to be lost. Jesus Christ had died on a...

SPIRITUALITY

Parish Confirmation Photos

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Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parishes are invited to e-mail photos...

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