DON'T MISS
Living Humbly In an Era of Great Pride and For the...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Saint Paul tells us, “Do nothing out of selfishness or vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each...
CATHOLIC LIVING
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...
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...
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
“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...
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,...
Only One Shot
By Father Rich Tomkosky
God’s all-encompassing love is for all human beings, from the greatest to the least among us. What a truly amazing reality!...
We Are Family
Column by Jonathan Nagy
As a teacher, I spend a great deal of time planning and preparing lessons, tests, homework, and other classroom-enhancing activities. While...
What Do You Want from God?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
What do you want from God? That’s an excellent question a good priest asked me once when I was going to...
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...