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Father Ivan Lebar, TOR — 1931-2022
Father Ivan M. Lebar, T.O.R., 91, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of...
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
Proclaim!
Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life.
David Micik found that...
COMMENTARY
Becoming “Living Stones”
Column by Justin Kirkland
Known for its valiant warriors and the strength of its military, the ancient city of Sparta continues to hold mythological status...
The Catechetical Mission of the Church and Family
By Father Rich Tomkosky
With religious education classes underway at parishes throughout the diocese, it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of...
The Beautiful Spiritual Fruits of Embracing the Yoke of the Lord
By Father Rich Tomkosky
All of us face many challenges in life. On our own we can deal with them for a while and sometimes...
Are We Using Our Freedom for Good or Evil?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Friday we as a nation celebrated the 4th of July or Independence Day: the beginning of the celebrations in...
To Bear Spiritual Fruit We Must Be Disciplined in Daily Prayer in Communion with...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Don’t take God’s Mercy for granted. As I mentioned last week, God is all holy, but amazingly He also wants to...
SPIRITUALITY
We Will Get Through This Together, Bishop Mark Assures
A Message by Bishop Mark Bartchak
I heard a story about a couple of retired men in a small town. They would meet every morning...






































