DON'T MISS
All Souls’ Day 2020 is Poignant Reminder of COVID-19
By Carol Zimmermann
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The feast of All Souls’ Day -- November 2, when Catholics remember and pray for the dead, has weighted...
CATHOLIC LIVING
The Connection Among Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and the...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past summer, we as a Church went through the entire Eucharistic chapter, or the Bread of Life discourse, of Saint...
God’s Grace Transforming Our Nature in Regard to the Passions/Emotion
By Father Rich Tomkosky
All of us daily deal with the mystery of good and evil. The choice is ultimately ours whether we embrace good...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
Mount Aloysius Announces Nursing Scholarship Initiative with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford,...
From Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College, in affiliation with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford, and UPMC Somerset, announced today a new opportunity for individuals interested...
FAMILY LIFE
KEEPING THE FAITH
A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television
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...
COMMENTARY
A School Year Like No Other
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Every year when the calendar turns to August, many begin to prepare for the start of a new school year. Teachers...
I Am Not a Saint, But I Hope to Be
Column by Jonathan Nagy
A few years back, in a deep philosophical discussion with my then five-year-old nephew, he asked me a profound question. He...
When Bad Things Happen
Column by Andre McCarville
A friend of mine and I were talking about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter. He mentioned how...
Beacon of Hope: Journey of Grace
Editor’s Note: This is an on-going series spotlighting individual journeys toward initiation in the Catholic Church. This month’s story is from Stewart Van Horn,...
The Magi’s Example of Seeking the Lord is Meant for Us to Generously Follow
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Sunday, we celebrated the Manifestation or appearance (Epiphany) of God to the Gentiles -- Jesus is the Messiah, the...
SPIRITUALITY
Pastors Share Uplifting Easter Messages Virtually to Parishioners
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Church pews are empty, but the glory of Easter still fills our lives.
Pastors throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown echoed that message this...