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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Brother Mark McBride, TOR, 1953-2022

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Brother Mark McBride, T.O.R., 68, a member of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died...

The Reality of Purgatory

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Earlier this week, we remembered our departed loved ones on All Souls Day. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which...

The Spiritual Difference Between the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

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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...

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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FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

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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...

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COMMENTARY

Stop and Smell the Roses

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Everyone has heard the phrase, “Take time to stop and smell the roses.”  I remember hearing that as a young boy...

Viewing Earthly Life in Light of Eternity

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By Father Rich Tomkosky No one, no matter what sins they may have committed, is beyond God’s reach as long as one is living on...

You Never Walk Alone

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Graduation season is upon us in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. In all thirteen elementary schools and four high schools, students from...

Becoming “Living Stones”

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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...

Catholic Education – A Gift From Amalia Gallitzin

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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...

SPIRITUALITY

A Message of Hope: Turn to Mary, Undoer of Knots

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A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak What can be more frustrating than having played baseball all afternoon in the rain with friends, and having hit...

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