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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Transitional Deacon to Headline Gorzkie Zale

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Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Central City will conclude its celebration of the time-honored Polish devotion known as Gorzkie Zale or Bitter...

The Battle of Prayer

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past weekend, the Church celebrated World Mission Sunday. It was a reminder to us of the need to support the...

Growing in the Gift of Gratitude Through the Mystery of the...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky How we deal with the mystery of suffering is the key to growing in holiness. Because we are all sinners, we...

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SCHOOLS

Father Paul Taylor, OSB, Named 18th President of Saint Vincent College

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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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Proclaim! TV

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Watch Proclaim! every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on WATM ABC 23 followed by the live broadcast of the Sunday Mass from Saint John Gualbert...

COMMENTARY

Pentecost and the Holy Spirit Helping Us in Three Essential Ways

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By Father Rich Tomkosky The Holy Spirit helps us to be devout and to grow in the virtue of love for the Catholic faith. Pentecost...

The House Cannot Be Divided

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Column by Jonathan Nagy The 1850s were an extremely tumultuous time in the United States. Slavery became the predominant issue of the decade, with individuals...

Mary’s Response Should Be Our Response

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By Father Rich Tomkosky “May it be done to me according to your word.” What a simple yet history changing response! As the Catechism of...

A Story for the Ages

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Column by Jonathan Nagy School is out and summer has arrived!  As everyone knows, this school year was particularly challenging for everyone, including myself.  I...

Being Spiritually Prepared for Jesus’ Return and the Gift of Salvation

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By Father Rich Tomkosky In this second week of Advent, the Lord is calling us to reflect upon our lives and to invite the Holy...

SPIRITUALITY

Six Diocesan Priests Mark 60th Anniversary of Ordination

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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...

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