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Friday, November 14, 2025

Bishop Mourns the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict, Recalls Fond Memories...

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Bishop Mark issued the following statement in response to the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI -- I am deeply saddened by passing of Pope...

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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FAMILY LIFE

KEEPING THE FAITH

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

Every Scar Tells a Story

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Column by Jonathan Nagy In 1895, American author Stephen Crane completed his most famous work, “The Red Badge of Courage.” The story focuses on a...

Overcoming Anxiety by Daily Embracing the Lord’s Grace and Holy Providence

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We are called to bear a rich harvest of spiritual fruit in the Lord’s vineyard. How can this happen? Only if...

The Mass/Eucharist as the Source of All Prayer

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By Father Rich Tomkosky In the last few weeks, the Lord has called us to reflect on what it means to be a person of...

Becoming Ambassadors of Christ

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Column by Jonathan Nagy During his rise to power, Napoleon Bonaparte declared the Catholic Church an enemy of the state in France. He destroyed churches,...

A World Without Catholic Education

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Column by Jonathan Nagy As I began thinking about what I wanted to focus my article on this month, I knew I wanted to write...

SPIRITUALITY

A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension

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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’...

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