DON'T MISS
Vatican Says General Absolution Still Permissible During Pandemic
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Offering general absolution to the faithful without having them personally confess their sins first may still be done...
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
Mount Aloysius Nurses Achieve NCLEX Success
From Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College nursing graduates have again demonstrated their job readiness with outstanding pass rates on the National Council Licensure Exam...
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
Are We Using the Gift of Our Freedom for Good or Evil?
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...
Be the Everyday Superhero
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...
A World Without Catholic Education
Column by Jonathan Nagy
As I began thinking about what I wanted to focus my article on this month, I knew I wanted to write...
Every Scar Tells a Story
Column by Jonathan Nagy
In 1895, American author Stephen Crane completed his most famous work, “The Red Badge of Courage.” The story focuses on a...
Lent As an Annual Spiritual Visitation by the Lord
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Are we willing to be directed by the Lord like Abram was at the age of 75? God intervened in his...
SPIRITUALITY
Pastors Share Uplifting Easter Messages Virtually to Parishioners
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Church pews are empty, but the glory of Easter still fills our lives.
Pastors throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown echoed that message this...