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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements

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DEACON BRIAN P. NORRIS, appointed to Diaconal Service at Most Holy Trinity Parish, South Fork; Saint Bartholomew Parish, Wilmore; Saint John the Baptist Parish,...

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

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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FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

Proclaim! TV

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Watch Proclaim! every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on WATM ABC 23 followed by the live broadcast of the Sunday Mass from Saint John Gualbert...

COMMENTARY

The Ultimate Purpose of Holy Week: The Gift of Salvation for the Human Race

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By Father Rich Tomkosky At my parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in Bedford, a kind soul donated a beautiful picture of Saint Micheal the...

Rejoicing in the Lord Always, Even in the Face of Many Earthly Problems, Evils...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Are we a people of joy and anticipation, or are we depressed and gloomy most of the time? Joy is a...

Spiritual Encouragement in this Earthly Valley of Tears

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By Father Rich Tomkosky At times in this earthy life, there is a real temptation to give up during many difficulties. Courage or fortitude (spiritual...

For God So Loved the World That He Gave His Only Son

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By Father Rich Tomkosky God loves everyone so much that He wants us to be with Him forever, and in this passing earthly life to...

God’s Love for Us and Our Response in a Hostile/Indifferent Culture

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By Father Rich Tomkosky As Saint John notes, “In this is love. not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent...

SPIRITUALITY

Parish First Holy Communion Photos

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Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus for the first time through First Holy Communion....

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