The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will celebrate Catholic Schools Week January 29-February 4.  More.  Letter from Bishop Mark.

The Third Edition Roman Missal was implemented at all Masses on the weekend of November 26-27, 2011, the first Sunday of Advent. More.

The Most Rev. Mark Leonard Bartchak was ordained as Bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown on April 19, 2011, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. (READ MORE)

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Lay Ministry News

The Office of Lay Ministry announces upcoming classes for Winter/Spring 2012.
Newly-Merged Parish

Bishop Mark L. Bartchak celebrated a Mass in honor of the newly-merged Holy Spirit Parish on January 9
Bishop Mark to Speak at February Theology On Tap

Bishop Mark L. Bartchak will be the speaker at the next Theology on Tap session in Altoona.
School Choice

House Lawmakers in Harrisburg ended 2011 without taking action on school choice legislation.