DON'T MISS
Diocese Welcomes Three Candidates for the Permanent Diaconate and Their Wives
Three men took the first ritual step toward becoming deacons in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
Bishop Mark celebrated the Rite of Admission to Candidacy...
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
Saint Francis Launches Test-Optional Admission to Enhance Accessibility
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...
FAMILY LIFE
KEEPING THE FAITH
Proclaim! TV
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
The Mass/Eucharist as the Source of All Prayer
By Father Rich Tomkosky
In the last few weeks, the Lord has called us to reflect on what it means to be a person of...
Our Neighbors Are in Need
Column by Cindy O'Connor
January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty. Across the...
Faith in Our Future
Column by Jonathan Nagy
"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to...
Vocations Spotlight: Priests Fight to Win Souls
Column by Father Peter Crowe
In the Gospel of Sunday, Saint Matthew (14:13-21) recalls how our Lord was trying to find some rest in prayer...
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...
SPIRITUALITY
‘9 Days for Life’ Novena for the Protection of Human Life...
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics across the country are invited to take part in the “9 Days for Life” novena Jan. 21-29 for the protection...