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Saturday, November 23, 2024

The Holy Spirit: The Sanctifier

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday was the birthday of the Catholic Church, the completion of Jesus’s mission on earth when He sends the...

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...

Reflecting on the End of Our Earthly Life

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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

Father Paul Taylor, OSB, Named 18th President of Saint Vincent College

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Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., a Benedictine monk and executive vice president, has been named the 18th president of Saint Vincent College, effective...

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FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

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

The Catechetical Mission of the Church and Family

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By Father Rich Tomkosky With religious education classes underway at parishes throughout the diocese, it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of...

Are We Using the Gift of Our Freedom for Good or Evil?

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By Father Rich Tomkosky As a nation last week, we celebrated Independence Day. It’s a nice holiday, but it’s also a good time to reflect...

Where to Find God: Advent Conversion in 2020

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Commentary by David Gibson (CNS) -- Long months of the vicious COVID-19 pandemic preceded the arrival of this year’s Advent season leading to Christmas. Neither...

The Art of a Catholic School

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Column by Jonathan Nagy The great Renaissance artist Michelangelo created some of the most beautiful works of art the world has ever seen.  He was...

Understanding the Meaning of Marriage

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Column by Andre McCarville Marriage. What does it mean? Why is it important? Is it outdated? Do we really need to have marriage anymore? Questions like...

SPIRITUALITY

Parish Confirmation Photos

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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...

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