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Pope to Celebrate Early Mass December 24 Because of COVID-19 Curfew

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By  Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will celebrate the Vatican’s traditional Christmas “Mass during the Night” Dec. 24, but will begin the...

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...

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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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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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My Faith is in the Future

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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...

For Everything There is a Season

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A Message from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown It’s that time of year, cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, apples, and pumpkin-spiced seasonal treats. Autumn...

What is the Good News?

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Column by Justin Kirkland As the Easter season approaches and the 40 day penance of stifling our Hallelujahs at Mass ends, the language of “Spreading...

Song Brings Back Special Memories for Catholic School Alum

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Column by Sarah Farabaugh This will be the first time in 14 years I am not celebrating Catholic Schools Week. I am certainly going to...

Mary the Spiritual Shining Star Pointing Us to Christ

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Earlier this week, we celebrated Mary sharing in the victory of her Son Jesus over Satan, sin, and death. After falling...

SPIRITUALITY

Priests Offer Suggestions for a More Meaningful Lenten Journey

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Scripture tells us that when we pray or fast, we should do so in private.  On Ash Wednesday, however, we Catholics seek the...

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