DON'T MISS
New Seminarian Happy to do Heavy Lifting for Christ
By Tony DeGol
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Physical fitness is a big part of Clayton Housler’s life.
He works out a lot, but some of his heaviest lifting has not...
CATHOLIC LIVING
The Mystery of the Ordained Priesthood in Light of the Mysteries...
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
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
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
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Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life.
David Micik found that...
COMMENTARY
The Battle of Prayer
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...
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit Helping Us in Three Essential Ways
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...
Following in the Footsteps
Column by Jonathan Nagy
“It’s amazing how someone you’ve never met before can have such an impact on your life.” – Anonymous
There are many quotes...
Bishop Howard J. Carroll Would Be Proud
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Graduation season is upon us in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. We have much to be proud of with our Catholic elementary,...
Faith in Our Future
Column by Jonathan Nagy
"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to...
SPIRITUALITY
Deacon Shares His Inspirational Story and Life’s Motto in New Book
By Tony DeGol
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Deacon Gene Neral’s recovery from surgeries decades ago led to a motto that steers his life to this day and ultimately inspired...








































