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Sunday, November 24, 2024

‘We Were Here’ — Health Care Chaplains Reflect on COVID-19 Ministry

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By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation this past year, hospital chaplains — already accustomed to helping people cope...

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

Saint Francis University Announces Catholic, Franciscan Initiatives

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Saint Francis University is pleased to announce developments related to two new initiatives carefully designed to support and enhance its Catholic, Franciscan identity. Founded...

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FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

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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...

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COMMENTARY

Song Brings Back Special Memories for Catholic School Alum

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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...

Create a Clean Heart in Me, O God

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By Father Rich Tomkosky "Blessed are the pure (clean) of heart, they shall see God” (Mt 5:8). How do we arrive at this single heartedness...

Cooking in God’s Kitchen

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Column by Jonathan Nagy The great Civil War Admiral David Farragut was once credited with saying, “No man can tell how he will act in...

Be the Everyday Superhero

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Director of Admissions and Teacher at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School “Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.” – Gerard Way  I...

Becoming “Living Stones”

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Column by Justin Kirkland Known for its valiant warriors and the strength of its military, the ancient city of Sparta continues to hold mythological status...

SPIRITUALITY

Couples Marking Milestone Anniversaries Invited to Special Liturgy

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The Family Life Office of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese has announced the scheduling of the Annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgies honoring couples celebrating their first, fifth,...

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