The Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown serves Catholics in eight counties — Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset. The Diocese is home to 87 parishes, which are served by Diocesan priests and priests from various religious communities, including the Third Order Regular Franciscans, the Conventual Franciscans, and the Order of Saint Benedict. The official Catholic population of the Diocese is 84,039.
Upcoming Events
News | Diocese Happenings
World Mission Sunday
The Catholic Church will observe World Mission Sunday 2018 on October 21.
ARISE Prison Ministry
Spiritual renewal comes to prisons in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
Saint Michael Celebration
The Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel Parish and Saint Michael School in Loretto celebrated the feast of their patron.
Marian Celebration
Hundreds attended an annual celebration of the Blessed Mother in Johnstown.
Patriotic Rosary
The annual Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Vocation View
In his October 15 column, Vocations Director Father Matthew Reese looks at the importance of mentors in the early stages of discernment.
ARISE Leaders Commissioned
ARISE participants share expectations for the pastoral and spiritual renewal effort.
RICH Kickoff
Catholic elementary schools in the Prince Gallitzin quadrant receive powerful message about Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Humility.
SHYCON 2018 – Register Today!
Internationally-recognized speaker Paul J. Kim will headline the annual Senior High Youth Conference.
Deacons Celebrate
Bishop Mark celebrated a Mass marking the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the Permanent Diaconate in America.
Campus Ministers Commissioned
Campus Ministry keeps college students engaged in their faith.
PA Bishops’ Statement
Pennsylvania's Bishops: We pledge our support for Independent Sex Abuse Survivors' Compensation Program.
Wedding Anniversary Liturgies
Bishop Mark recognizes married couples marking milestone wedding anniversaries.
Adult Classes Enrich Faith
Diocese offers new semester of Adult Enrichment/Lay Ecclesial Ministry classes.
New Deanery Model
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has announced a new deanery structure designed to better support the eight-county region.
Diocese Renews Commitment to Youth Protection
Bishop Mark L. Bartchak is deeply saddened by the grand jury report released on August 14 regarding the dioceses of Allentown, Erie, Greensburg, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Scranton.
Safe Environment Training
The Office of Children and Youth Protection is sponsoring a series of upcoming training sessions.
Student Scholarships
State program supports need-based scholarships to our Catholic Schools.
Prince Gallitzin Cross Award
Bishop Mark honored ten individuals with the 2018 Prince Gallitzin Cross.
Catholic Ministries Drive
The 2018 Catholic Ministries Drive supports ministries focused on Caring for the Poor, Nurturing Youth, and Forming Clergy and Laity.
Independent Oversight Board
Bishop Mark Bartchak and Acting United States Attorney Soo Song have announced the names of the individuals appointed to the Independent Oversight Board for Youth Protection for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
Review Board
Bishop Bartchak has announced the appointment of new members to the Diocesan Review Board.
Reforms to Protect Children
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and the U.S. Attorney's Office announce reforms to protect children.
Support for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is partnering with state and local agencies to offer support to survivors of sexual abuse.