DON'T MISS
Directives for Distribution of Ashes and Fasting/Abstinence
Faithful are invited to Ash Wednesday Masses at parishes throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Click HERE for a schedule of Masses at parishes. This...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Outdoor Living
Column by Cindy O'Connor
In the summer we spend more time outdoors than inside our homes. Popular seasonal activities include hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing...
What Is Your Legacy?
Column by Jonathan Nagy
“The legacy you leave is the life you lead.” – Unknown author
Lately, I have spent a good amount of time thinking...
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...
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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
A Personal Encounter with God and the Call to a Deeper Conversion of Life...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
In Scripture, we see God revealing Himself to Abram (later Abraham) in a tangible way. It was a moment of visitation,...
“Neither Do I Condemn You – Go and Sin No More”
By Father Rich Tomkosky
As we move into the final days of Lent, and then into the Sacred Triduum, it is a time of special...
Why Does it Seem So Hard to Find the Living God in Our Time...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
In this past Sunday's readings, we saw a fascinating encounter of the prophet Elijah with the living God. We also saw...
The Beautiful Spiritual Fruits of Embracing the Yoke of the Lord
By Father Rich Tomkosky
All of us face many challenges in life. On our own we can deal with them for a while and sometimes...
Forgiveness of and Love for Our Neighbor in God
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past weekend, we heard the call of Jesus in the Gospel, and the example of David in the first reading,...
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...
