Fishers of Men Vocations Appeal
Help us support our four seminarians for the 2026-2027 academic year and further develop initiatives to increase vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Diocesan Family Conference
Register today for the Diocesan Family Conference, an all-ages event celebrating the Body of Christ in Altoona-Johnstown during this 125th anniversary year
Bishop Designates Local Sites for Plenary Indulgence in this Jubilee Year of Saint Francis
Bishop Mark has designated sites staffed by Franciscan Friars as pilgrimage sites to receive the indulgence
Summer Priestly Discernment Opportunities Announced
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Office of Vocations invites young men, 18 and older, considering the priesthood to several great discernment opportunities this summer. Loggia nights return this year. Three Masses will be celebrated, followed by informal gatherings on the loggia,…
Save Catholic Education — A Message from Bishop Mark
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Some of the happiest memories of my life include my years of Catholic education. To this day, I am grateful for the opportunity I was afforded to learn in an environment in which I…