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Religious Community Marks a Local Milestone
Thursday, August 20 marks the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Charity in Altoona. They began their outstanding work in this...
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
Mount Aloysius College Students Offer Free Tax Assistance
From Mount Aloysius College
The Mount Aloysius College Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, staffed by Mount Aloysius students, is continuing to help area residents...
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
Spiritually Helping the Souls in Purgatory
By Father Rich Tomkosky
We should all know that the doctrine of Purgatory is part of the Deposit of Faith that we must believe as...
Mary’s Response Should Be Our Response
By Father Rich Tomkosky
“May it be done to me according to your word.” What a simple yet history changing response! As the Catechism of...
How to Be Invited into the Divine Wedding Banquet – Rather Than Be Thrown...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Jesus challenges us to put His Kingdom as a first priority. What is the kingdom or wedding feast that He is...
The Message of Our Lady of Champion, Wisconsin
By Father Rich Tomkosky
The message of our Lady of Champion/of Good Help is the one approved apparition of the Blessed Mother in the history...
Jesus’ Thirst for Us
By Father Rich Tomkosky
“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”...
SPIRITUALITY
Bishop Welcomes Future Catholics at Rite of Election
Nikolas Christine was a social studies teacher for a brief time at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in State College, but he was...