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Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
Bishop Mark has announced the following appointments:
REVEREND WALTER J. MOLL, Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish in Johnstown, appointed to Senior Priest status, effective November...
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...
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
Becoming “Living Stones”
Column by Justin Kirkland
Known for its valiant warriors and the strength of its military, the ancient city of Sparta continues to hold mythological status...
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Sunday, we celebrated the close of the Easter Season: the birthday of the Catholic Church: Pentecost Sunday. It is...
The Call from God
By Father Rich Tomkosky
All of us are called to the Lord and His heart in a unique way, by His quiet voice stirring in...
Spiritually Immersing Ourselves into the Mystery of the Lord’s Passion and Death
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This is Holy Week. It is holy because it is the week we recall, each year, in a poignant way, the...
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,...
SPIRITUALITY
We Will Get Through This Together, Bishop Mark Assures
A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak
I heard a story about a couple of retired men in a small town. They would meet every morning...