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Bishops debate how long to discuss proposal to draft Communion document

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By Dennis Sadowski Moments after the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opened their spring general assembly June 16, a debate on whether to allow unlimited...

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 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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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

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...

The Purification of One’s Heart

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Are our hearts focused on God? Or are they divided? It is a real battle, as Saint Paul says (see Romans...

And So This Is Christmas…

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Column by Father Jonathan Dickson With even a brief look at social media during the holidays we are bound to come across messages that protest...

Seton and Gallitzin – Forging a Pathway to Holiness

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Recently, and rather stunningly, a major American media outlet posted on their Facebook page a story about the regulations and requirements...

I Am Not a Saint, But I Hope to Be

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Column by Jonathan Nagy A few years back, in a deep philosophical discussion with my then five-year-old nephew, he asked me a profound question. He...

SPIRITUALITY

Parish First Holy Communion Photos

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Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus for the first time through First Holy Communion....

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