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Italian Bishops Say ‘Midnight Mass’ Must End Before 10 p.m. Curfew
By Cindy Wooden
ROME (CNS) — As rumblings and grumblings grew in the press and on social media, the permanent council of the Italian bishops’...
CATHOLIC LIVING
The Revelation of Jesus to the Magi – He is Truly...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Sunday, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, we celebrated as a Church the Revelation of Jesus to...
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...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
Bishop to Celebrate Outdoor Mass for Newly Graduated
The annual outdoor Mass for students entering or returning to college will be celebrated on August 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Our Lady...
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
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...
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...
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...
No Successful Life Exists Without Sacrifice
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...
So Help Me God
Column by Jonathan Nagy
In the long, great history of the United States, most presidents have been sworn into their positions with their right hands...
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...