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Pope promulgates revised canon law on crimes, punishments

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By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect...

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 Announces Catholic, Franciscan Initiatives

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Saint Francis University is pleased to announce developments related to two new initiatives carefully designed to support and enhance its Catholic, Franciscan identity. Founded...

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KEEPING THE FAITH

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

The Magi’s Example of Seeking the Lord is Meant for Us to Generously Follow

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday, we celebrated the Manifestation or appearance (Epiphany) of God to the Gentiles -- Jesus is the Messiah, the...

You Never Walk Alone

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Graduation season is upon us in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. In all thirteen elementary schools and four high schools, students from...

Why ‘Roe’ Must Go…

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Column by Bonnie Finnerty It’s been almost a half century, yet two Supreme Court decisions still divide our nation. In 1973, Roe v. Wade and...

The Holy Family as the Model for Catholic Family Life

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We as a Church are still celebrating the Christmas mystery. This past Sunday, the Church called us to ponder deeply the...

The Background and Meaning of Our Lady’s Miraculous Medal Apparition in 1830

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Adapted from the EWTN online library re: Saint Catherine Laboure (see www.ewtn.com). In the darkness of the night of July 18-19, 1830,...

SPIRITUALITY

Discalced Carmelite Nuns to Pray Novena in Honor of Infant Jesus

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The Discalced Carmelite Nuns invite everyone to share in the annual private novena in honor of the Infant Jesus in preparation for the solemn...

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