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Friday, November 14, 2025

Spiritual Encouragement in this Earthly Valley of Tears

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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...

The Mystery of the Ordained Priesthood in Light of the Mysteries...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has kicked off "Called by Name," a new initiative to encourage vocations to the ordained priesthood. If...

The Reality of Purgatory

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Earlier this week, we remembered our departed loved ones on All Souls Day. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which...

SCHOOLS

Father Paul Taylor, OSB, Named 18th President of Saint Vincent College

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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...

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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

Prayer, Sacrifice, and Acts of Reparation for the Conversion of Hardened Sinners at the...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky One of the hardest concepts for Christians to grasp in the modern world is the reality of the redemptive meaning of...

What Does it Mean to Truly Love our Neighbor and Speak the Truth?

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Loving our neighbor means speaking the truth to others, even when it is unpleasant to do so – but hopefully we...

Combating the Tendency to Give Into Human Respect to the Detriment of our Catholic...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Part of the struggle of our fallen human nature is the weakness in all of us, to a greater or lesser...

God’s Love for Us and Our Response in a Hostile/Indifferent Culture

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By Father Rich Tomkosky As Saint John notes, “In this is love. not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent...

Becoming “Living Stones”

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Column by Justin Kirkland Known for its valiant warriors and the strength of its military, the ancient city of Sparta continues to hold mythological status...

SPIRITUALITY

Six Diocesan Priests Mark 60th Anniversary of Ordination

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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...

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