Benedictine Priest to Resume Assignment Father Ananias Buccicone, OSB, will resume his assignment at Queen of Peace Parish in Patton on April 9, 2021. Read More→
Catholic Ministries Drive Be a disciple of hope through your support of 14 vital ministries in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Read More→
PCC and USCCB Statements on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine “The approval of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in the United States again raises questions about the moral permissibility of using vaccines developed, tested, and/or produced with the help of abortion-derived cell lines." Read More→
2021 Plans for RCIA, Confirmation, First Holy Communion Rite of Election and Confirmation to be celebrated at parishes, rather than regionally. Read More→
Vaccine Clarification Bishop Mark Joins Other U.S. Bishops in Clarifying Vaccine Confusion Read More→
Update on Diocesan Directives for Health and Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic "Masks are not optional when you come to church," said Bishop Mark. Read More→
Answers to Your Questions about Our Response to the Victims of Sexual Abuse The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has released a financial summary of the costs related to clergy sexual abuse. Read More→