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Vatican Says General Absolution Still Permissible During Pandemic

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By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Offering general absolution to the faithful without having them personally confess their sins first may still be done...

The Revelation of Jesus to the Magi – He is Truly...

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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...

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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...

SCHOOLS

Saint Francis University Announces Catholic, Franciscan Initiatives

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Saint Francis University is pleased to announce developments related to two new initiatives carefully designed to support and enhance its Catholic, Franciscan identity. Founded...

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Proclaim! TV

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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

Meet Abby: Catholic Charities Intern Shares Her Summer Experience Assisting Those in Need

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My name is Abby Rose. I grew up in the Johnstown area and attended the Westmont School District. I am a student at the...

Giving Thanks

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Column by Father Jonathan Dickson Anytime I consider what it means to give thanks, I am always drawn back to Luke 17:11-19.  This is the...

A Perspective on Natural Family Planning

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Column by Carrie Chuff Natural Family Planning is a very personal topic, although some people are more comfortable talking about it nowadays. But why bother...

The Ends Never Meet

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By Cindy O’Connor, Executive Director, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Whether it is at the gas pump or the grocery store, everything is...

Call Your Mother; She Worries About You!

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Column by Jonathan Nagy In P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book, “Are You My Mother?”, a mother bird sat in her nest waiting for her egg...

SPIRITUALITY

What to Say to a Person Who Has Lost Someone They...

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Column by Andre McCarville On May 8th, the Family Life Office and Immaculate Conception Parish in New Germany hosted the Mass for Widows and Widowers....

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