DON'T MISS
Deacon John Szwarc 1942-2019
Deacon John J. Szwarc, of Altoona, passed away after an extended illness on July 2, 2019.
He was born in 1942 son of the late...
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
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
Giving Thanks…
Column by Father Jonathan Dickson
This year’s Thanksgiving holiday will be unlike any others before. Concerns about Coronavirus are, again, at a fever pitch. And,...
What Marriage is Supposed to be in God’s Plan of Salvation
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Christ’s vision of marriage is radical. It only makes sense in light of what he tells us our mission in life...
Three Holy Risks in Christ’s Charity for the Human Race
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Charity is the very substance of the life of the Blessed Trinity: self-giving love. It is looking out for the good...
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...
Back to School: A Message from the Director of Education
By Jo-Ann Semko
After months of planning, we are eagerly anticipating the start of a new school year. Over the summer months, many of our...
SPIRITUALITY
Mother’s Day: An Adoptive Mom’s Perspective
Bethany Meola Catholic News Service
My first Mother’s Day as a mom was as special as I’d dreamed it would be. My husband got me...