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Cresson Faith Community Planning Special Divine Mercy Sunday Happenings

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To mark Divine Mercy Sunday and special milestones, the Catholic Community of Cresson, which includes the parishes of Saint Aloysius and Saint Francis Xavier,...

You Are Welcome Here

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Imagine the euphoric feeling of walking into your church on Christmas Eve. The building is beautifully decorated, draped top to bottom...

Patience and Hopefulness While Waiting for the Coming of Jesus Our...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This Third Week of Advent is a time of rejoicing because we are anticipating the coming of Christ to save us...

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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KEEPING THE FAITH

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

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...

Teaching in the Name of Jesus Christ

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Column by Jonathan Nagy “No Catholic school can be effective without dedicated Catholic teachers, convinced of the great ideal of Catholic education. The Church needs...

A Story for the Ages

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Column by Jonathan Nagy School is out and summer has arrived!  As everyone knows, this school year was particularly challenging for everyone, including myself.  I...

How to Best Respond to Temptations in Order to Grow in Holiness

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By Father Rich Tomkosky "If men knew the meaning of eternity, they would do anything to amend their lives.”  --St. Jacinta Marto – the seer...

Are We Using the Gift of Our Freedom for Good or Evil?

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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

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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