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Religious Community Marks a Local Milestone
Thursday, August 20 marks the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Charity in Altoona. They began their outstanding work in this...
CATHOLIC LIVING
The Truth of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus as the...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
The fact that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ rose from the dead in His body and soul is the foundation...
The Call from God
By Father Rich Tomkosky
All of us are called to the Lord and His heart in a unique way, by His quiet voice stirring in...
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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
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Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life.
David Micik found that...
COMMENTARY
You Make a Difference to Him
Column by Jonathan Nagy
“Some teachers taught the curriculum today. Other teachers taught students. And there is a big difference.” –Anonymous
When I think back nearly...
Happiness Is…
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Recently, I have been reading Matthew Kelly’s book “Resisting Happiness.” After a particularly rough day, I was looking for an inspirational...
Catholic Schools: Saving the World, One Student at A Time
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Just over two years ago and a little less than a year before his death, I spent time at a gathering...
What Does it Mean to Truly Love our Neighbor and Speak the Truth?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Loving our neighbor means speaking the truth to others, even when it is unpleasant to do so – but hopefully we...
God’s Love for Us and Our Response in a Hostile/Indifferent Culture
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...
SPIRITUALITY
Six Diocesan Priests Mark 60th Anniversary of Ordination
By Tony DeGol
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Six priests of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are marking the 60th anniversary of their ordination this month.
Reverend Sylvester J. Bendzella, 86, is...