DON'T MISS
Faith in Our Future
Column by Jonathan Nagy
"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to...
CATHOLIC LIVING
The Mystery of the Ordained Priesthood in Light of the Mysteries...
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
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
COLLEGES
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
Proclaim! TV
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
Mary’s Response Should Be Our Response
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...
The House Cannot Be Divided
Column by Jonathan Nagy
The 1850s were an extremely tumultuous time in the United States. Slavery became the predominant issue of the decade, with individuals...
Bishop Howard J. Carroll Would Be Proud
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Graduation season is upon us in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. We have much to be proud of with our Catholic elementary,...
The Ultimate Purpose of Holy Week: The Gift of Salvation for the Human Race
By Father Rich Tomkosky
At my parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in Bedford, a kind soul donated a beautiful picture of Saint Micheal the...
Have Yourself an Imperfect Little Christmas
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Week after week and year after year for over a decade, I sit down at the organ at the Basilica of...
SPIRITUALITY
Two Diocesan Seminarians Mark Another Milestone in Priestly Formation
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Diocesan seminarian Michael Pleva is still in the midst of his formation for the priesthood, but he has some insight that any...









































