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Local Family Finds a Spiritual Home at an Altoona Parish and...
By Tony DeGol
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When asked about the uniqueness of his entire family on the Christian Initiation journey simultaneously, Christopher Washburn had a simple response.
“We’re the...
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...
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Saint Francis University to Celebrate “The Month of Miracles”
From Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University is proud to announce a month-long series of public events celebrating "The Month of Miracles," beginning September 4,...
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: The Duct Tape of Life
Column by Jonathan Nagy
A few years ago, on a particularly frigid Christmas Eve, I began playing beautiful written carols on the historic Carnegie Pipe...
The Mystery of Faith
By Father Rich Tomkosky
At every Mass, the priest says after the consecration, "The Mystery of Faith," and then we proclaim our faith in the...
Embracing the Gift of God’s Peace in Our Life
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Peace in the Scriptural and Catholic understanding is not simply the absence of conflict, which is a part of peace that...
Song Brings Back Special Memories for Catholic School Alum
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...
Jesus in Disguise
Column by Father Jonathan Dickson
This past Sunday, the Third Sunday of Easter, the Church shared the Gospel commonly known as The Road to Emmaus...
SPIRITUALITY
Parish Confirmation Photos
Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parishes are invited to e-mail photos...