DON'T MISS
CSW SPOTLIGHT: Saint Matthew School, Tyrone
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2021, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is spotlighting families that boast multiple generations of Catholic education.
SAINT MATTHEW SCHOOL
Photo: Mother,...
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
Encountering the Lord Jesus like the Disciples on the Road to Emmaus
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Sunday, we heard the powerful account of the two disciples speaking to the Lord Jesus on the road to...
The Catechetical Mission of the Church and Family
By Father Rich Tomkosky
With religious education classes underway at parishes throughout the diocese, it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of...
Three Holy Risks in Christ’s Charity for the Human Race
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Charity is the very substance of the life of the Blessed Trinity: self-giving love. It is looking out for the good...
God’s Love for Us and Our Response in a Hostile/Indifferent Culture
By Father Rich Tomkosky
As Saint John notes, “In this is love. not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent...
On Death: Keep Your Eyes Open, For You Know Neither the Day Nor the...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
The Church encourages us to prepare ourselves for the hour of our death. In the ancient litany of the saints, for...
SPIRITUALITY
Parish Confirmation Photos
Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parishes are invited to e-mail photos...