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Thursday, October 31, 2024

All Souls’ Day 2020 is Poignant Reminder of COVID-19

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By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — The feast of All Souls’ Day -- November 2, when Catholics remember and pray for the dead, has weighted...

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 Recognized as College of Distinction

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Once again, Mount Aloysius College was notified that it earned recognized as a “College of Distinction” for the 2019-2020 academic year.  In addition, the...

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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

Giving Thanks…

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Column by Father Jonathan Dickson This year’s Thanksgiving holiday will be unlike any others before. Concerns about Coronavirus are, again, at a fever pitch. And,...

Stop and Smell the Roses

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Everyone has heard the phrase, “Take time to stop and smell the roses.”  I remember hearing that as a young boy...

Meet Abby: Catholic Charities Intern Shares Her Summer Experience Assisting Those in Need

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My name is Abby Rose. I grew up in the Johnstown area and attended the Westmont School District. I am a student at the...

Ultimate Healing from God

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By Father Rich Tomkosky The woman suffering from hemorrhages who was healed by Jesus in the Gospel serves as a model for us human beings...

Seton and Gallitzin – Forging a Pathway to Holiness

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Recently, and rather stunningly, a major American media outlet posted on their Facebook page a story about the regulations and requirements...

SPIRITUALITY

Hundreds Attend Teaching and Exhibition of Relics at Altoona Parish

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! VIEW SLIDESHOW Picture a man born paralyzed who spent all of his 55 years in a wheel chair. He attended an exhibition of the...

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