DON'T MISS
A Message about Coronavirus and the Diocese’s Response
A Message from Tony DeGol
Director of Communications
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
March 4, 2020
Over the past few days, local television and newspaper reporters have contacted me to...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Have We Freely Invited Jesus to Be the True King of...
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
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...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
Guided Walking Live Nativity to Be Held in Loretto
From Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University welcomes the public to attend a Journey to Bethlehem (a guided walking Live Nativity) on Friday, December 6th...
FAMILY LIFE
KEEPING THE FAITH
A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television
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...
COMMENTARY
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Sunday, the Catholic Church observed the World Day of Prayer for the Sick, in honor of our Lady of...
Where are We Finding Our Happiness/Spiritual Joy?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
In the first reading this past weekend, we heard Job saying, “I shall not see happiness again,” as he has come...
When Love Seems Quite Impossible
Column by Father Jonathan Dickson
I had the great honor of speaking at this year’s graduation and love seemed like the perfect topic, so I...
Advent: Always With Us
Reflection by Lindsey Weishar
“Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” Never before have Gabriel’s words struck me as they have this year.
When...
The Odds of Life
Column by Jonathan Nagy
The odds of getting audited by the IRS are 1 in 220.
The odds of finding a pearl in an oyster are...
SPIRITUALITY
Convocation Planned in Preparation for Season Three of ARISE
In preparation for season three of ARISE Together in Christ, a special diocesan convocation is planned for the morning of September 21 at Bishop...