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Discalced Carmelite Nuns Invite Faithful to Annual Novena
The Discalced Carmelite Nuns invite everyone to share in their Annual Solemn Novena in honor of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Essential Spiritual Lessons from the Three Characters in the Prodigal Son...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Each one of us is called every day to become a new creation in Christ. The season of Lent is a...
Catholic Charities Launches Annual Spring Supply Product Drive
By Cindy O'Connor
‘Whoever cares for the poor lends to the LORD, who will pay back the sum in full.’ -----Proverbs 19:17
In just a few...
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
The Catechetical Mission of the Church and Family
By Father Rich Tomkosky
With religious education classes underway at parishes throughout the diocese, it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of...
Catholic Charities Launches Annual Spring Supply Product Drive
By Cindy O'Connor
‘Whoever cares for the poor lends to the LORD, who will pay back the sum in full.’ -----Proverbs 19:17
In just a few...
Embracing the Mercy of God Which Flows from the Salvific Death of Jesus
By Father Rich Tomkosky
We need to always remember why Jesus died on the Cross and rose from the dead in His sacred body and...
Jesus’ Encounter with the Woman at the Well as the Model of Conversion
By Father Richard Tomkosky
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us! Wow! Do we realize what that means? God has infinite love for...
God is Never Outdone in Generosity
By Father Rich Tomkosky
For the next five weeks we will be hearing from the Gospel of John chapter 6, which is the definitive teaching...
SPIRITUALITY
Six Diocesan Priests Mark 60th Anniversary of Ordination
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...