69 F
Altoona
Friday, November 1, 2024

For Ash Wednesday, Vatican Asks Priests to ‘Sprinkle’ Ashes on Heads

0
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments asked priests to take special anti-COVID-19 precautions this year when distributing...

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

Mount Aloysius Awarded Medical Laboratory Technician Grant

0
Submitted By Sam Wagner Mount Aloysius College was awarded a grant from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for use in the Medical Laboratory...

STAY CONNECTED

2,996FansLike
- Advertisement -

FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

0
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...

Proclaim! TV

COMMENTARY

Spiritual Encouragement in this Earthly Valley of Tears

0
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...

I’ve Seen the Face of Jesus

0
Column by Jonathan Nagy In 2003, Mitch Albom wrote the inspiring novel, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, which followed the life and death...

Song Brings Back Special Memories for Catholic School Alum

0
Column by Sarah Farabaugh This will be the first time in 14 years I am not celebrating Catholic Schools Week. I am certainly going to...

The Catechetical Mission of the Church and Family

0
By Father Rich Tomkosky With religious education classes underway at parishes throughout the diocese, it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of...

Safe Summer Surfing (Online) 

0
Column By Justin Kirkland It's a great time to review our online behavior and identify ways we can use the internet in safer ways. The...

SPIRITUALITY

Called to the Priesthood: My Surprise Los Angeles Story

0
By Daniel J. Roberts National Vocations Awareness Week is Nov. 1-7.  (CNS) I arrived in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2007, the feast of St. Francis...

Diocese E-News

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