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Sister Eileen Quinn, OP — 1944-2021

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SINSINAWA, Wis.— Sister Eileen Quinn, OP, died June 24, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Sister Eileen was born Feb. 8, 1944, in...

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 Launches Test-Optional Admission to Enhance Accessibility

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From Saint Francis University Students applying for admission to Saint Francis University may do so "test-optional" for most of its programs. The change allows undergraduate...

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FAMILY LIFE

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

Jesus’ Thirst for Us

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By Father Rich Tomkosky “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”...

Rooting for the Church

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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...

What Does it Mean to Truly Love our Neighbor and Speak the Truth?

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Loving our neighbor means speaking the truth to others, even when it is unpleasant to do so – but hopefully we...

Advent: New Beginnings

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Reflection by Jem Sullivan Our shared experience of the pandemic of 2020 will not be forgotten easily. Despite remarkable human advances in medicine and technology,...

Diocese Continues Efforts to Protect Children

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Column by Cindy O'Connor Director of Children and Youth Protection Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Happy Spring! The year 2019 is going by quickly as we find ourselves in the...

SPIRITUALITY

Men’s and Women’s Cursillo Weekends

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The Men’s Cursillo Weekend #123 and Women’s Cursillo Weekend #124 were recently held at Mount Saint Ann’s Retreat Center in Ebensburg. The participants spent...

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