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What is a Plenary Indulgence?

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Pope Francis said he will grant a plenary indulgence to the faithful who watch or listen to his extraordinary...

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

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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...

A Golden Opportunity to Grow in Holiness: Lent 2025

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We all know very well how hard it is to consistently choose what is good. Because of sin, all of us...

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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 Holy Family as the Model for Catholic Family Life

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We as a Church are still celebrating the Christmas mystery. This past Sunday, the Church called us to ponder deeply the...

Mary’s Response Should Be Our Response

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By Father Rich Tomkosky “May it be done to me according to your word.” What a simple yet history changing response! As the Catechism of...

Being a Christian Disciple = Embracing the Cross

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By Father Rich Tomkosky When we look at Jesus on the Cross what do we think? A great spiritual writer, Father Edward Leen from Ireland,...

Only One Shot

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By Father Rich Tomkosky God’s all-encompassing love is for all human beings, from the greatest to the least among us. What a truly amazing reality!...

The Joy that Comes from the Lord Alone

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Are we a people of joy and anticipation/hope? Or are we depressed, gloomy, and anxious most of the time? Are we...

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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