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A Christmas Message from Bishop Mark: Find Rest in Saint Joseph...
On December 8th, I celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Jesus’ Universal Kingship, the Three Crosses, and Our Response in Freedom
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Jesus is the only King who began His reign on the throne of death, namely, the Cross. Pretty amazing - not...
Be Unapologetically Catholic!
Column by Jonathan Nagy
On October 28, in a letter entitled Disegnare Nuove Mappe Di Speranza (Drawing New Maps of Hope), Pope Leo XIV declared...
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
How Do We Deal with the Storms of Life?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Life can be difficult, sometimes overwhelming. There are two possible ways to deal with it – either to turn in on...
Are we the Real Deal?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
What is the “real deal” when it comes to our Catholic Faith?
It’s one thing to say we are Catholic; it’s...
Spiritual Encouragement in this Earthly Valley of Tears
By Father Rich Tomkosky
At times in this earthy life, there is a real temptation to give up during many difficulties. Courage or fortitude (spiritual...
Homily Message for Kathleen Tomkosky
Editor's Note: The following is the homily message given by Father Rich Tomkosky at the funeral Mass for his beloved mother, Kathleen Tomkosky, on...
Forgiveness
By Father Rich Tomkosky
There is a particular sin that prevents many otherwise good people from growing into saintly people, namely, the sin of being...
SPIRITUALITY
Six Diocesan Priests Mark 60th Anniversary of Ordination
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Six priests of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are marking the 60th anniversary of their ordination this month.
Reverend Sylvester J. Bendzella, 86, is...








































