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Friday, November 14, 2025

Bishop’s Christmas Message: Christmas is More than Nostalgia

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By Bishop Mark People often observe that Christmas makes people nostalgic. I read a story online which began, “God knows we need something whimsical these...

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...

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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

Pentecost and the Holy Spirit Helping Us in Three Essential Ways

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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...

We Are Family

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Column by Jonathan Nagy As a teacher, I spend a great deal of time planning and preparing lessons, tests, homework, and other classroom-enhancing activities.  While...

“Do Whatever He Tells You”

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By Father Rich Tomkosky As we move back into the Ordinary Time of the Church’s liturgical calendar, we are called to put the mysteries of...

Have We Freely Invited Jesus to Be the True King of All Aspects of...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday was the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year. How appropriate to celebrate Jesus Christ as the King of...

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!...

SPIRITUALITY

Statue Remains an Important Symbol for Parish and Community

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! The Blessed Mother is a shining example of faith and perseverance even in the darkest hours. As the community recalled the catastrophic 1889...

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