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Directives for the Distribution of Holy Communion
The following are directives from Bishop Mark regarding the distribution of Holy Communion in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Per the Bishop's directives, Communion may...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Keeping the Spirit of Christmas All Yearlong: Become an Ambassador of...
A Message from Cindy O'Connor
The Christmas countdown has begun! Bright lights and shiny decorations are inside and out, bakers are making sweet treats, presents...
Christmas Is Every Day of The Year
Column by Jonathan Nagy
In the 1965 classic A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie Brown finds himself fed up with the commercialism of Christmas and searches...
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COLLEGES
Bishop to Celebrate Outdoor Mass for Newly Graduated
The annual outdoor Mass for students entering or returning to college will be celebrated on August 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Our Lady...
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
You Make a Difference to Him
Column by Jonathan Nagy
“Some teachers taught the curriculum today. Other teachers taught students. And there is a big difference.” –Anonymous
When I think back nearly...
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...
Grandmother Shares Grandchildren’s Initiation Journey
Editor’s Note: The following is the latest in a series of inspirational stories of conversion to the Catholic faith. This month, Director of RCIA...
Where Do You Want to Belong?
Column by Jonathan Nagy
What do Saint Augustine, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, John Wayne, Buffalo Bill Cody, Saint Paul, Jane Roe (from the case of...
Jesus in Disguise
Column by Father Jonathan Dickson
This past Sunday, the Third Sunday of Easter, the Church shared the Gospel commonly known as The Road to Emmaus...
SPIRITUALITY
Bishop Welcomes Future Catholics at Rite of Election
Nikolas Christine was a social studies teacher for a brief time at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in State College, but he was...