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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Father Sylvester Bendzella — 1932-2025

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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is mourning the passing of its oldest living priest. Reverend Sylvester J. Bendzella, passed on October 1, 2025, at Mountain Top...

The Mystery of the Ordained Priesthood in Light of the Mysteries...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has kicked off "Called by Name," a new initiative to encourage vocations to the ordained priesthood. If...

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...

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

Outdoor Living

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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...

The Catholic View of Death

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By Father Rich Tomkosky “If Christ was not raised (from the dead), your faith is worthless. You are still in your sins, and those who...

Without True Love: A Short Journey from Singing Hosannas to Yelling Crucify Him

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We now enter the mystery of Holy Week, into Jesus’ journey of spiritual combat with the powers of satan, sin, and...

Are We Using the Gift of Our Freedom for Good or Evil?

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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...

The Call to Have a Living Relationship with the Blessed Trinity

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By Father Rich Tomkosky At every Mass, we begin with the greeting, "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and...

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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