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Thursday, October 31, 2024

‘We Were Here’ — Health Care Chaplains Reflect on COVID-19 Ministry

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By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation this past year, hospital chaplains — already accustomed to helping people cope...

Turning to the Lord for Help Like the Blind Man in...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday's Gospel gives us a model of how we should turn to the Lord and ask for His help....

Life Without Demetrius Gallitzin

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Column by Jonathan Nagy The 1946 Frank Capra classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” examines the life of Jimmy Stewart’s character George Bailey. A man...

SCHOOLS

Mount Aloysius Enters Partnership with Duquesne Pharmacy

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Submitted by Mount Aloysius Mount Aloysius offers an affordable and practical first step towards a future with a Ph.D. in  Pharmacy. Under a joint agreement...

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FAMILY LIFE

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

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...

The Divine Gift of the 10 Commandments as the Way to True Life

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Now is a very good time -- since we are now almost at the halfway point of Lent -- to take...

Our Neighbors Are in Need

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Column by Cindy O'Connor January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty. Across the...

Why Does it Seem So Hard to Find the Living God in Our Time...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky In this past Sunday's readings, we saw a fascinating encounter of the prophet Elijah with the living God. We also saw...

Finding the Perfect Gift

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Column by Jonathan Nagy If I am to be honest, I usually do not have a difficult time thinking about the topics for these articles...

SPIRITUALITY

Bishop’s Night for Vocations Speaker Stresses Vocations Begin at Home

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! The annual Bishop’s Night for Vocations puts great focus on the youth and helping them realize their true vocation in life. This year’s...

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