DON'T MISS
A Message about Coronavirus and the Diocese’s Response
A Message from Tony DeGol
Director of Communications
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
March 4, 2020
Over the past few days, local television and newspaper reporters have contacted me to...
CATHOLIC LIVING
The Importance of the Bible in Our Spiritual Life as Catholic...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
As Catholics, we base our faith on both the Bible and Sacred Tradition. Saint Jerome, the great biblical scholar of the...
What Marriage is Supposed to be in God’s Plan of Salvation
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Christ’s vision of marriage is radical. It only makes sense in light of what he tells us our mission in life...
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
Martha, Mary, and Mind-Tripping
Column by Father Jonathan Dickson
As I write this article I am also preparing a homily for Sunday July 21st, the Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary...
My Faith is in the Future
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...
Understanding the Meaning of Marriage
Column by Andre McCarville
Marriage. What does it mean? Why is it important? Is it outdated? Do we really need to have marriage anymore?
Questions like...
The Art of a Catholic School
Column by Jonathan Nagy
The great Renaissance artist Michelangelo created some of the most beautiful works of art the world has ever seen. He was...
Living Christmas as a Family
Column by Andre McCarville
We often get upset about people saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas." We want the world to recognize what it...
SPIRITUALITY
Marian Celebration Planned at Saint Benedict, Johnstown
The Family Marian Celebration Mass and Rosary will be held on October 6 at 3:00 p.m. at Saint Benedict Parish, 2310 Bedford Street, Johnstown.
The theme for...