DON'T MISS
Diocese Recognizes Men and Women Religious Marking Jubilees
                The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown prayerfully and proudly recognizes men and women religious who celebrated jubilees in 2020 and 2021. We thank them for ministry...            
            
        CATHOLIC LIVING
The Spiritual Difference Between the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
                By Father Rich Tomkosky
Without the honest acknowledgement of our struggle with pride, sinfulness of various sorts, and our need for God, we are not...            
            
        The One Who Knows Christ Knows Peace
                Column by Jonathan Nagy
A few days ago, I was cleaning when a shelf in my closet broke and I had a giant mess on...            
            
        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
What Jesus’ Baptism Means in Relation to Us
                    By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past weekend, the sacred mysteries of Baptism and of the Blessed Trinity were revealed as the church completed the Christmas...                
            The Dynamic of Fear in our Life
                    By Father Rich Tomkosky
Dealing with fear, anxiety, and craziness in life? I remember as a young priest a few years in, I was dealing...                
            Are We Using the Gift of Our Freedom for Good or Evil?
                    By Father Rich Tomkosky
As a nation last week, we celebrated Independence Day. It’s a nice holiday, but it’s also a good time to reflect...                
            Catholic Education – A Gift From Amalia Gallitzin
                    Column by Jonathan Nagy
In 1786, on her 38th birthday and the Feast Day of Saint Augustine, Princess Amalia Gallitzin found herself making a profound...                
            For God So Loved the World That He Gave His Only Son
                    By Father Rich Tomkosky
God loves everyone so much that He wants us to be with Him forever, and in this passing earthly life to...                
            SPIRITUALITY
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension
                Reflection by Father Jude Brady, OSB
This Thursday we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension.  This marks 40 days since the celebration of Jesus’...            
            
         
                 
		







































 
			
		