Missions
Missions The entire Church is meant to be Missionary in nature. To be a missionary is to be sent. As God sent His Son to us, His Son sends us…
Diocesan Family Conference 2026
Diocesan Family ConferenceSaturday, September 19, 2026 Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Ebensburg About the ConferenceIn celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, the annual diocesan men's, women's,…
Lenten Resources 2026
Lenten Resources 2026 The faithful are invited to participate in the various events listed here during the holy season of Lent. Click the buttons below to access information. All parishes…
Family Life
Family Life The Family Life Office exists to help families through the different stages and trials of life, to equip them to hand on the faith, and to support them…
Chancellor
Chancellor The Chancellor, by definition, is the principal record keeper of the Diocese, charged with all associated tasks. The Chancellor is also the ecclesiastical notary to the Bishop for all…
Pastoral Center Staff Directory
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Staff Directory Pastoral Center Employees Bishop Mark BartchakBishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstowntdegol@dioceseaj.org Very Reverend Alan ThomasVicar Generalathomas@dioceseaj.org Very Reverend John ByrnesJudicial Vicarjbyrnes@dioceseaj.org Kathleen KruiseExecutive Assistant, Judicial…
Demetrius Gallitzin
Servant of God Demetrius A. Gallitzin Welcome to Reverend Prince Gallitzin’s Cause for Canonization! Learn more about the prince turned priest by browsing this webpage.. Our Prince-Priest and Servant of…