40.2 F
Altoona
Thursday, November 6, 2025

Reflecting on the End of Our Earthly Life

0
By Father Rich Tomkosky We are in the last two weeks of the Liturgical year. The readings should cause us to reflect carefully on the...

The Reality of Purgatory

0
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

0
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

0
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...

STAY CONNECTED

2,996FansLike
- Advertisement -

FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

0
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...

Proclaim! TV

COMMENTARY

The Reality of Purgatory

0
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 Power of God’s Love Can Transform our Life – What is Our Response?

0
By Father Rich Tomkosky God’s kindness is amazing! As the book of Wisdom points out, “… though You (God) are the master of might, you...

My Cup Overflows

0
Column by Jonathan Nagy On the last day of school, one of my students walked into my room and handed me this cup. She used...

The Day of the Lord is Coming Like A Thief in the Night

0
By Father Rich Tomkosky The message from the Lord in the second reading and the Gospel this past Sunday is: Don’t get spiritually complacent! Re-prioritize...

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

0
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

0
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...

Diocese E-News

Important Announcements and News.  Sign up for EMAIL and/or TEXT Notices below.