64.4 F
Altoona
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Children’s Book Chronicling Saints’ Lives Shows They Were ‘Relentlessly Human’

0
By  George P. Matysek Jr. BALTIMORE (CNS) — Serenely peering out from stained-glass or standing atop pedestals while piously presenting the instruments of their martyrdom,...

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

0
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

0
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 Fall Open Houses

0
Prospective students and their families are invited to Saint Francis University's campus for a fall Open House. Visitors will enjoy a full day of...

STAY CONNECTED

2,996FansLike
- Advertisement -

FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

Proclaim! TV

0
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 Background and Meaning of Our Lady’s Miraculous Medal Apparition in 1830

0
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,...

A Family’s Journey to the Catholic Church

0
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series spotlighting the inspirational stories of individuals and families coming into full communion with the Catholic...

Finding the Light in the Darkness

0
Column by Jonathan Nagy “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a...

You Never Walk Alone

0
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...

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

0
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....

SPIRITUALITY

Discalced Carmelite Nuns to Pray Novena in Honor of Infant Jesus

0
The Discalced Carmelite Nuns invite everyone to share in the annual private novena in honor of the Infant Jesus in preparation for the solemn...

Diocese E-News

Important Announcements and News.  Sign up for EMAIL and/or TEXT Notices below.