DON'T MISS
Ministry to Families Must Meet Their Real Needs, Pope Says
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church cannot claim to safeguard marriage and family life if it simply repeats its traditional teaching...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Only One Shot
By Father Rich Tomkosky
God’s all-encompassing love is for all human beings, from the greatest to the least among us. What a truly amazing reality!...
Do We Love the Lord with Our Whole Heart, Mind, Soul,...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This is the ultimate question of our life as a human being. We are called to love and to be loved;...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
Tips for Staying Catholic After College
By Megan Philip Catholic News Service
A few years ago my sister graduated from college and was quickly introduced to the brave new world of...
FAMILY LIFE
KEEPING THE FAITH
A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television
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...
COMMENTARY
The Catechetical Mission of the Church and Family
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...
Graduation Means Discerning Big Decisions Ahead
Father Rick Malloy, SJ Catholic News Service
Mimi is a senior at Holy Cross High School. Several of her friends seem so sure about their...
A Family’s Journey to the Catholic Church
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...
The Catholic View of Death
By Father Rich Tomkosky
“If Christ was not raised (from the dead), your faith is worthless. You are still in your sins, and those who...
Lift Us to The Joy Divine!
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Nearly 2000 years ago, on a dark Friday afternoon, all hope seemed to be lost. Jesus Christ had died on a...
SPIRITUALITY
Presepio Featured at Altoona Parish
Submitted by the Very Rev. Frank Scornaienchi, TOR
Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Altoona is once...