DON'T MISS
Pope Announces New Cardinals, Including U.S. Archbishop Gregory
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
The...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Our Lady of Seven Sorrows as Our Example and Intercessor with...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
At first glance it may seem like an odd topic to focus on as we celebrate a New Year, but in...
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...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
MAC Students Learn Through Religious Experience
Submitted by Sam Wagner
A recent cohort of Mount Aloysius College students experienced a weekend Monastery Retreat in Holy Cross Abbey in Berryville, Va. The...
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
Back to School: A Message from the Director of Education
By Jo-Ann Semko
After months of planning, we are eagerly anticipating the start of a new school year. Over the summer months, many of our...
Embracing the Gift of God’s Peace in Our Life
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Peace in the Scriptural and Catholic understanding is not simply the absence of conflict, which is a part of peace that...
Diocese Continues Efforts to Protect Children
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...
Waging an Unseen Battle
Column by Andre McCarville
I can’t take it anymore!
I have been hearing some version of this statement more and more often recently. So many people...
Living Christmas as a Family
Column by Andre McCarville
We often get upset about people saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas." We want the world to recognize what it...
SPIRITUALITY
Called to the Priesthood: My Surprise Los Angeles Story
By Daniel J. Roberts
National Vocations Awareness Week is Nov. 1-7.Â
(CNS) I arrived in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2007, the feast of St. Francis...