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Happenings at Catholic Charities
Highlights from Catholic Charities, Inc. of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
· Catholic Charities is a ministry office under the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown 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
A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television
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...
COMMENTARY
Finding the Light in the Darkness
Column by Jonathan Nagy
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a...
A Golden Opportunity to Grow in Holiness: Lent 2025
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...
Preparing for Christmas in the Company of Mary
By Father Rich Tomkosky
We are in the final hours before celebrating the great mystery of the Incarnation on Christmas day: that the eternal Son...
Pulling Out All the Stops on Prayer
Column by Jonathan Nagy
The phrase “pulling out all the stops” has been used as a colloquial phrase for centuries. Simply explained, the phrase means...
Following in the Footsteps
Column by Jonathan Nagy
“It’s amazing how someone you’ve never met before can have such an impact on your life.” – Anonymous
There are many quotes...
SPIRITUALITY
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension
Reflection by Father Jude Brady, OSB
This Thursday we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension. This marks 40 days since the celebration of Jesus’...









































