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The Catechetical Mission of the Church and Family
By Father Rich Tomkosky
With religious education classes underway at parishes throughout the diocese, it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of...
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...
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Campus Ministry Keeps Students Rooted in Catholic Faith
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
When Rachel Hall arrived at Saint Francis University, she did not really engage in the campus ministry scene. As time passed, classes...
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
Shepherds, Father Gallitzin, and Us
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Over 2000 years ago, lowly shepherds tended to their sheep in the hills surrounding the poor village of Bethlehem. In an...
Cooking in God’s Kitchen
Column by Jonathan Nagy
The great Civil War Admiral David Farragut was once credited with saying, “No man can tell how he will act in...
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Sunday, the Catholic Church observed the World Day of Prayer for the Sick, in honor of our Lady of...
The Gift of Both Spiritual and Human Fatherhood Rooted in Union with God
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Before I talk about the meaning of Fatherhood since we just celebrated Father's Day, we need to thank God for the...
The Catechetical Mission of the Church and Family
By Father Rich Tomkosky
With religious education classes underway at parishes throughout the diocese, it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of...
SPIRITUALITY
Diocese Poised to Celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph
Pilgrimage opportunities, special prayers and reflections, and an art contest are among the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown plans to celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph...