DON'T MISS
Put health before profits by making vaccine more available, Pope says
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called for a global fight against the virus of “closed nationalism” and lack of concern for...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Christmas Joy and Evangelization By a Letter of Truth and Love
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Did you know according to numerous saints and the very spiritually insightful book, My Conversations with the Poor Souls, more souls...
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...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
SFU President Prays for Healing, Peace Following Attack on U.S. Capitol
From Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University community members gathered for a special Mass for reconciliation and healing in the nation. University President Father Malachi...
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
Stop and Smell the Roses
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Everyone has heard the phrase, “Take time to stop and smell the roses.” I remember hearing that as a young boy...
The Beautiful Spiritual Fruits of Embracing the Yoke of the Lord
By Father Rich Tomkosky
All of us face many challenges in life. On our own we can deal with them for a while and sometimes...
COMMENTARY: Vaccines Are Safe
Commentary by Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro
People can be confident that the approved COVID-19 vaccines are safe and ethical and that receiving the vaccine is an...
Faith Through Doubt
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Following the death of his wife, Joy, in 1960, the great author C.S. Lewis was stricken with overwhelming grief. Under the...
Advent: Always With Us
Reflection by Lindsey Weishar
“Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” Never before have Gabriel’s words struck me as they have this year.
When...
SPIRITUALITY
Parish Confirmation Photos
Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parishes are invited to e-mail photos...