By Father Rich Tomkosky This past weekend was World Mission Sunday in the Catholic Church. We are called to pray
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will host a communication skills workshop titled “From Conflict to Connection” on Saturday,
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Father Canice McMullen, OSB, will present a talk on the Sacred Mission of Parents as the First Evangelists on November
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By Father Rich Tomkosky We are called to bear a rich harvest of spiritual fruit in the Lord’s vineyard. How
A popular EWTN personality will headline 40 Hours Devotion October 18–21 at Holy Spirit Parish in Lock Haven and Saint
By Father Rich Tomkosky Saint Paul tells us, “Do nothing out of selfishness or vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as
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Bishop Mark announced the following clergy appointments, all effective on September 15, 2026. DEACON SAMUEL F. ALBARANO, JR., appointed to
By Father Rich Tomkosky There is a particular sin that prevents many otherwise good people from growing into saintly people,
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By Father Rich Tomkosky Something hit me recently. I was listening to some Catholic speaker and he said, “God loves
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From Bishop McCort Catholic High School For the 13th year, teal ribbons will be seen during September as Bishop McCort
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By Father Rich Tomkosky One of the essential ways the Bible says we honor God and give Him proper respect
Sister Mary Andrew Hooper, SSCJ. Sister Mary Andrew Hooper, age 61, a perpetually professed Sister of the Congregation of Sister
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The Meaning of World Mission Sunday for Each of Us
By Father Rich Tomkosky This past weekend was World Mission Sunday in the Catholic Church. We are called to pray