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Father Vernon Holtz, OSB

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Father Vernon A. Holtz, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey for 66 years, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022. A Hastings, Pennsylvania native, born...

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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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

Saint Peter and Saint Paul as Examples of How the Lord Can Transform Humans...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky One of the famous passages in the letters of Saint Paul is when Saint Paul is acknowledging his human weakness to...

Only One Shot

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By Father Rich Tomkosky God’s all-encompassing love is for all human beings, from the greatest to the least among us. What a truly amazing reality!...

All of Us are Called to Become Saints By Our Baptism into the Life...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Last week, the Catholic Church celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints, which celebrates all the known and unknown saints who are...

The Holistic Tradition of Catholic Education

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Column by Justin Kirkland One aspect of my life, for which I am forever grateful, is my mother’s decision to send me through the Catholic...

The Magi’s Example of Seeking the Lord is Meant for Us to Generously Follow

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday, we celebrated the Manifestation or appearance (Epiphany) of God to the Gentiles -- Jesus is the Messiah, the...

SPIRITUALITY

Two Diocesan Seminarians Mark Another Milestone in Priestly Formation

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Diocesan seminarian Michael Pleva is still in the midst of his formation for the priesthood, but he has some insight that any...

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