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Bishop Announces Clergy Appointments
The following clergy appointments and announcements by Bishop Mark Bartchak were released on June 27, 2025. All appointments are effective on July 23, 2025.
Reverend...
CATHOLIC LIVING
The Mystery of the Ordained Priesthood in Light of the Mysteries...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Picking up from last week's column --Â
The Sorrowful Mysteries
This is where the rubber meets the road, the nitty gritty of...
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...
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...
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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
The Call to Have a Living Relationship with the Blessed Trinity
By Father Rich Tomkosky
At every Mass, we begin with the greeting, "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and...
So Help Me God
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...
Spiritual Encouragement in this Earthly Valley of Tears
By Father Rich Tomkosky
At times in this earthy life, there is a real temptation to give up during many difficulties. Courage or fortitude (spiritual...
The Battle of Prayer
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past weekend, the Church celebrated World Mission Sunday. It was a reminder to us of the need to support the...
Our Lady of Seven Sorrows as Our Example and Intercessor with the Blessed Trinity
By Father Rich Tomkosky
At first glance it may seem like an odd topic to focus on as we celebrate a New Year, but in...
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...
