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Sunday, January 5, 2025

Bishop’s Christmas Message: Christmas is More than Nostalgia

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By Bishop Mark People often observe that Christmas makes people nostalgic. I read a story online which began, “God knows we need something whimsical these...

Our Lady of Seven Sorrows as Our Example and Intercessor with...

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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

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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

MAC Students Learn Through Religious Experience

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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...

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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

My Faith is in the Future

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Picking up a newspaper, turning on the television, or surfing the web can be some of the most depressing activities one...

Be the Everyday Superhero

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Director of Admissions and Teacher at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School “Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.” – Gerard Way  I...

The Purification of One’s Heart

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Are our hearts focused on God? Or are they divided? It is a real battle, as Saint Paul says (see Romans...

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...

Spiritually Helping the Souls in Purgatory

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We should all know that the doctrine of Purgatory is part of the Deposit of Faith that we must believe as...

SPIRITUALITY

Diocese to Celebrate Mary in May

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In honor of the Blessed Mother throughout the month of May, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will feature the social media campaign #MaryInMay. The Office...

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