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Deacon John Szwarc 1942-2019

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Deacon John J. Szwarc, of Altoona, passed away after an extended illness on July 2, 2019. He was born in 1942 son of the late...

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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KEEPING THE FAITH

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

A New Identity

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By Lisa Fellabaum In the book of Mark, chapter 5, Jesus is on his way to heal a sick girl. She was the daughter of...

Work for Good

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Column by Jonathan Nagy We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. –...

So Help Me God

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Column by Jonathan Nagy In the long, great history of the United States, most presidents have been sworn into their positions with their right hands...

The Joy of the Resurrection and Its Effect on Our Life – Exteriorly and...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We are called like the Apostles to be joyful witnesses to the Resurrection. Remember spiritual joy is the gift of the...

You Never Walk Alone

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Graduation season is upon us in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. In all thirteen elementary schools and four high schools, students from...

SPIRITUALITY

A Message of Hope: Turn to Mary, Undoer of Knots

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A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak What can be more frustrating than having played baseball all afternoon in the rain with friends, and having hit...

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