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Friday, November 1, 2024

Facing death, priest turns his farewell into teachable moment

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By Liz Chandler MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (CNS) — As dusk fell April 29, nurses pushed Father Michael Kottar in his wheelchair just outside a North...

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 Soccer Players and Coaches Volunteer in Community

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For the fourth consecutive spring semester, 35 student-athletes and coaches representing the Mount Aloysius men's and women's soccer teams volunteered their time and talents...

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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

To Know Jesus Christ

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Column by Father Jonathan Dickson As I sat at my computer searching for an idea for this this column, I found myself blocked. With nothing...

The True Test of Charity

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Last week we reflected upon some of the more challenging teachings of Jesus, letting go of anger, being pure in both...

Giving Thanks

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Column by Father Jonathan Dickson Anytime I consider what it means to give thanks, I am always drawn back to Luke 17:11-19.  This is the...

For Everything There is a Season

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A Message from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown It’s that time of year, cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, apples, and pumpkin-spiced seasonal treats. Autumn...

How the Gift of Christ Coming Among Us Should Change Our Lives for the...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky What are we celebrating this Christmas season? The fact that the eternal Son of God, the second person of the Blessed...

SPIRITUALITY

Convocation Planned in Preparation for Season Three of ARISE

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In preparation for season three of ARISE Together in Christ, a special diocesan convocation is planned for the morning of September 21 at Bishop...

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