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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Away With the Manger? Nativity Scene at Vatican Generates Controversy

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By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Especially in a year when the COVID-19 pandemic will rule out many people’s favorite Christmas traditions, they have...

Preparing for Christmas in the Company of Mary

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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...

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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...

SCHOOLS

Saint Francis University Dedicates New Aviation Education Center

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From Saint Francis University The Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport in Johnstown is officially open. The University...

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Proclaim! TV

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Watch Proclaim! every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on WATM ABC 23 followed by the live broadcast of the Sunday Mass from Saint John Gualbert...

COMMENTARY

Combating the Tendency to Give Into Human Respect to the Detriment of our Catholic...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Part of the struggle of our fallen human nature is the weakness in all of us, to a greater or lesser...

Spiritual Renewal and the Triduum

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By Father Rich Tomkosky As we are in the midst of the holiest time of the Church’s liturgical year -- the Sacred Triduum, we are...

Begin New Year Embracing Capacity for God

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Column by Father Jonathan Dickson On January 1st, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Let me repeat that, “Mother of God.” This...

Overcoming Anxiety by Daily Embracing the Lord’s Grace and Holy Providence

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We are called to bear a rich harvest of spiritual fruit in the Lord’s vineyard. How can this happen? Only if...

Spiritually Helping the Souls in Purgatory

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We should all know that the doctrine of Purgatory is part of the Deposit of Faith that we must believe as...

SPIRITUALITY

Family Festival to Celebrate Padre Pio in Picturesque Parish Setting

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Altoona-Johnstown is blessed by the presence and service of the Capuchin Franciscans, and that religious community is blessing the faithful of the...

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