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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Church Leaders Stress Need for Christmas Hope After Challenging Year

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By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Christmas messages shared by U.S. Catholic leaders stressed the need to keep hope and faith alive this season particularly...

The Importance of the Bible in Our Spiritual Life as Catholic...

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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

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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

Saint Francis University Dedicates New Aviation Education Center

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From Saint Francis University The Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport in Johnstown is officially open. The University...

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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

Are we the Real Deal?

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By Father Rich Tomkosky What is the “real deal” when it comes to our Catholic Faith? It’s one thing to say we are Catholic; it’s...

Beacon of Hope: Journey of Grace

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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,...

Are We Using the Gift of Our Freedom for Good or Evil?

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By Father Rich Tomkosky As a nation last week, we celebrated Independence Day. It’s a nice holiday, but it’s also a good time to reflect...

We Are Family

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Column by Jonathan Nagy As a teacher, I spend a great deal of time planning and preparing lessons, tests, homework, and other classroom-enhancing activities.  While...

The Day of the Lord is Coming Like A Thief in the Night

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By Father Rich Tomkosky The message from the Lord in the second reading and the Gospel this past Sunday is: Don’t get spiritually complacent! Re-prioritize...

SPIRITUALITY

Virtual Date Night Series for Married Couples in Altoona-Johnstown

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Date nights at a restaurant or a movie theater are out of the question right now for married couples, so how about an even...

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