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‘We Want God,’ Oregon Protesters Say, Demanding Expanded Church Attendance
By Ed Langlois
SALEM, Ore. (CNS) — More than 400 flag-waving, rosary-toting demonstrators huddled outside the Oregon Capitol Nov. 28 to press against state coronavirus...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Preparing for Christmas in the Company of Mary
By Father Rich Tomkosky
We are in the final hours before celebrating the great mystery of the Incarnation on Christmas day: that the eternal Son...
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...
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Campus Ministry Keeps Students Rooted in Catholic Faith
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
When Rachel Hall arrived at Saint Francis University, she did not really engage in the campus ministry scene. As time passed, classes...
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
Life Without Demetrius Gallitzin
Column by Jonathan Nagy
The 1946 Frank Capra classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” examines the life of Jimmy Stewart’s character George Bailey. A man...
A Story for the Ages
Column by Jonathan Nagy
School is out and summer has arrived! As everyone knows, this school year was particularly challenging for everyone, including myself. I...
Are we the Real Deal?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
What is the “real deal” when it comes to our Catholic Faith?
It’s one thing to say we are Catholic; it’s...
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...
Mary the Spiritual Shining Star Pointing Us to Christ
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Earlier this week, we celebrated Mary sharing in the victory of her Son Jesus over Satan, sin, and death. After falling...
SPIRITUALITY
Presepio Featured at Altoona Parish
Submitted by the Very Rev. Frank Scornaienchi, TOR
Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Altoona is once...