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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
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
Proclaim! TV
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
To Know Jesus Christ
Column by Father Jonathan Dickson
As I sat at my computer searching for an idea for this this column, I found myself blocked. With nothing...
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...
Jesus’ Resurrection Giving Us the Grace to Bear Spiritual Fruit in Holiness
By Father Rich Tomkosky
As we come together as a Church throughout the world to celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, we are reminded by all the symbols...
Why is It Such a Life-Long Battle to Live in Holiness?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Why is it such a life-long battle to live in Holiness? The readings this past Sunday tell us why. We are...
Have Yourself an Imperfect Little Christmas
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Week after week and year after year for over a decade, I sit down at the organ at the Basilica of...
SPIRITUALITY
Understanding the Meaning of Marriage
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 Is it outdated?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...