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Friday, December 27, 2024

Virtual SHYCON Aims to Help Youth Realize They Are Not Alone

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By Francine Swope Diocesan Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Religious Education Throughout the pandemic, many of us felt loneliness, isolation, and distancing from all of the...

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

Mount Aloysius Enters Partnership with Duquesne Pharmacy

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Submitted by Mount Aloysius Mount Aloysius offers an affordable and practical first step towards a future with a Ph.D. in  Pharmacy. Under a joint agreement...

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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

Journey of Grace: A Series Spotlighting the Journey Toward the Catholic Faith

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Editor’s Note: Each year, the Catholic Church proudly welcomes new members through the Christian Initiation process. In recent years, we have seen impressive numbers...

If You’re Happy and You Know It…

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Column by Jonathan Nagy “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10 There once was a boy who came from a very wealthy...

No Successful Life Exists Without Sacrifice

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Column by Jonathan Nagy In 1978, the Italian-born German adventurist, Reinhold Messner, along with his climbing partner, Peter Habeler, became the first people to successfully...

Pandemic Helps Young Adult Realize Her Many Blessings

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Column by Sarah Farabaugh I miss the Eucharist. I miss going to Mass. I miss hearing happy news. I miss my family. I miss my...

Was There Always Palm on Palm Sunday?

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By Father Al Ledoux The Church is preparing for Passion Sunday – or Palm Sunday as it is more commonly known. This is the day...

SPIRITUALITY

Diocese Poised to Celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph

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Pilgrimage opportunities, special prayers and reflections, and an art contest are among the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown plans to celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph...

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