44.6 F
Altoona
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Bishop’s Christmas Message: Christmas is More than Nostalgia

0
By Bishop Mark People often observe that Christmas makes people nostalgic. I read a story online which began, “God knows we need something whimsical these...

The Battle of Prayer

0
By Father Rich Tomkosky This past weekend, the Church celebrated World Mission Sunday. It was a reminder to us of the need to support the...

Growing in the Gift of Gratitude Through the Mystery of the...

0
By Father Rich Tomkosky How we deal with the mystery of suffering is the key to growing in holiness. Because we are all sinners, we...

Please Identify Yourself

SCHOOLS

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

0
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...

STAY CONNECTED

2,996FansLike
- Advertisement -

FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

Proclaim! TV

0
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

Spiritual Renewal and the Triduum

0
By Father Rich Tomkosky As we are in the midst of the holiest time of the Church’s liturgical year -- the Sacred Triduum, we are...

Every Scar Tells a Story

0
Column by Jonathan Nagy In 1895, American author Stephen Crane completed his most famous work, “The Red Badge of Courage.” The story focuses on a...

Thank You, Mom

0
Column by Jonathan Nagy Happy Easter! He is risen! Truly He has risen! In the words of Father John Byrnes, “What a difference a year...

Without True Love: A Short Journey from Singing Hosannas to Yelling Crucify Him

0
By Father Rich Tomkosky We now enter the mystery of Holy Week, into Jesus’ journey of spiritual combat with the powers of satan, sin, and...

Our Lady of Seven Sorrows as Our Example and Intercessor with the Blessed Trinity

0
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...

SPIRITUALITY

A Message of Hope: Turn to Mary, Undoer of Knots

0
A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak What can be more frustrating than having played baseball all afternoon in the rain with friends, and having hit...

Diocese E-News

Important Announcements and News.  Sign up for EMAIL and/or TEXT Notices below.