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Friday, November 14, 2025

Father Nathan Munsch, OSB — 1951-2024

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Father Nathan (James) Munsch, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, following a four-year struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis...

The Mystery of the Ordained Priesthood in Light of the Mysteries...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has kicked off "Called by Name," a new initiative to encourage vocations to the ordained priesthood. If...

The Reality of Purgatory

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Earlier this week, we remembered our departed loved ones on All Souls Day. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which...

SCHOOLS

Father Paul Taylor, OSB, Named 18th President of Saint Vincent College

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Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., a Benedictine monk and executive vice president, has been named the 18th president of Saint Vincent College, effective...

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KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

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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...

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COMMENTARY

An Educational Journey Through the Faith

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Column by Jonathan Nagy The German poet Charles Bukowski once rhetorically asked the question, “Can you remember who you were before the world told you...

What Is Your Legacy?

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Column by Jonathan Nagy “The legacy you leave is the life you lead.” – Unknown author Lately, I have spent a good amount of time thinking...

Why is It Such a Life-Long Battle to Live in Holiness?

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Why is it such a life-long battle to live in Holiness? The readings this past Sunday tell us why. We are...

Forgiveness

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By Father Rich Tomkosky There is a particular sin that prevents many otherwise good people from growing into saintly people, namely, the sin of being...

Doubting Thomas and Jesus’ Mercy for Him and for All of Us – If...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Many of the saints have pointed out that in God’s holy Providence, the apostle Thomas not being present at the initial...

SPIRITUALITY

We Will Get Through This Together, Bishop Mark Assures

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A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak I heard a story about a couple of retired men in a small town. They would meet every morning...

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