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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Mark to Vatican’s Highest Court
The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed the Most Reverend Mark L. Bartchak, Bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, to be a member of...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Rooting for the Church
Column by Jonathan Nagy
There are few experiences in life that compare to a Penn State home football game Saturday. A crisp, sunny Autumn morning...
Reflecting on the End of Our Earthly Life
By Father Rich Tomkosky
We are in the last two weeks of the Liturgical year. The readings should cause us to reflect carefully on the...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
SFU President Prays for Healing, Peace Following Attack on U.S. Capitol
From Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University community members gathered for a special Mass for reconciliation and healing in the nation. University President Father Malachi...
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
Jesus’ Encounter with the Woman at the Well as the Model of Conversion
By Father Richard Tomkosky
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us! Wow! Do we realize what that means? God has infinite love for...
Be the Everyday Superhero
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Director of Admissions and Teacher at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
“Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.” – Gerard Way
I...
What is the Good News?
Column by Justin Kirkland
As the Easter season approaches and the 40 day penance of stifling our Hallelujahs at Mass ends, the language of “Spreading...
The Ultimate Purpose of Holy Week: The Gift of Salvation for the Human Race
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...
Rooting for the Church
Column by Jonathan Nagy
There are few experiences in life that compare to a Penn State home football game Saturday. A crisp, sunny Autumn morning...
SPIRITUALITY
Parish First Holy Communion Photos
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....