DON'T MISS
Bishop Issues Directives Concerning Offertory Collections in Churches
In anticipation of the return to public Masses in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown beginning the weekend of June 13-14, Bishop Mark issued the following...
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
Father Paul Taylor, OSB, Named 18th President of Saint Vincent College
Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., a Benedictine monk and executive vice president, has been named the 18th president of Saint Vincent College, effective...
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
Holy Memories to Keep Us on Track and Help Us to Grow Closer to...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
On the Second Sunday of Lent, we always hear of the event of the Transfiguration in Matthew, Mark or Luke. This...
Living Humbly In an Era of Great Pride and For the Conversion of Souls
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Saint Paul tells us, “Do nothing out of selfishness or vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each...
Why Does it Seem So Hard to Find the Living God in Our Time...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
In this past Sunday's readings, we saw a fascinating encounter of the prophet Elijah with the living God. We also saw...
Call Your Mother; She Worries About You!
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...
Are We Using the Gift of Our Freedom for Good or Evil?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
As a nation last week, we celebrated Independence Day. It’s a nice holiday, but it’s also a good time to reflect...
SPIRITUALITY
Statue Remains an Important Symbol for Parish and Community
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
The Blessed Mother is a shining example of faith and perseverance even in the darkest hours.
As the community recalled the catastrophic 1889...