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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

An Urgent Request to Everyone in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

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A Message by Bishop Mark In a matter of 72 hours (August 14-16), the Caribbean country of Haiti was struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake...

The Battle of Prayer

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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...

Growing in the Gift of Gratitude Through the Mystery of the...

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By Father Rich Tomkosky How we deal with the mystery of suffering is the key to growing in holiness. Because we are all sinners, we...

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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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FAMILY LIFE

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

Repent and Believe in the Gospel

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By Father Rich Tomkosky As we move through the early part of the Lenten season, it is a good time to remind ourselves what the...

The Holy Spirit: The Sanctifier

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday was the birthday of the Catholic Church, the completion of Jesus’s mission on earth when He sends the...

Our Lady of Seven Sorrows as Our Example and Intercessor with the Blessed Trinity

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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...

The Power of God’s Love Can Transform our Life – What is Our Response?

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By Father Rich Tomkosky God’s kindness is amazing! As the book of Wisdom points out, “… though You (God) are the master of might, you...

The Mass/Eucharist as the Source of All Prayer

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By Father Rich Tomkosky In the last few weeks, the Lord has called us to reflect on what it means to be a person of...

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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