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Away With the Manger? Nativity Scene at Vatican Generates Controversy

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By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Especially in a year when the COVID-19 pandemic will rule out many people’s favorite Christmas traditions, they have...

Have We Freely Invited Jesus to Be the True King of...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday was the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year. How appropriate to celebrate Jesus Christ as the King of...

Rooting for the Church

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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...

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Saint Francis Launches Test-Optional Admission to Enhance Accessibility

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From Saint Francis University Students applying for admission to Saint Francis University may do so "test-optional" for most of its programs. The change allows undergraduate...

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Proclaim! TV

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Watch Proclaim! every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on WATM ABC 23 followed by the live broadcast of the Sunday Mass from Saint John Gualbert...

COMMENTARY

Meet Abby: Catholic Charities Intern Shares Her Summer Experience Assisting Those in Need

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My name is Abby Rose. I grew up in the Johnstown area and attended the Westmont School District. I am a student at the...

For Everything There is a Season

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A Message from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown It’s that time of year, cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, apples, and pumpkin-spiced seasonal treats. Autumn...

The World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday, we celebrated as a Church the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the priesthood and religious...

The Message of Our Lady of Akita, Japan

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Our Lady appeared to Sister Agnes Sasagawa, part of the religious community, the Eucharistic Handmaids of the Sacred Heart, in 1973...

Missed Meals Equal Missed Opportunities

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Astonishingly, food is mentioned 1,207 times in the Bible. Everything from manna in the desert to the Bread of Life is...

SPIRITUALITY

Diocese Announces Lenten Video Series

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A Message from Tony DeGol Diocesan Director of Communications Do you find it exhausting keeping up with all of your devices that require charging? From iPhones to...

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