First Holy Communion & Confirmation Photos 2026

First Holy Communion and Confirmation Photos 2026

All parishes were invited to submit their First Holy Communion and Confirmation photos for display on this webpage. Additional photos will be added as they are received. Congratulations to these young people on their sacramental milestones!

First Holy Communion Photos 2026

Saint John Gualbert Cathedral & Saint Patrick Parish, Johnstown

Resurrection Parish, Johnstown

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Parish, Lilly

Fr. Matthew Reese (Pastor & DRE); Kobyn Erzal; Bristol Buck; Ava Hoover; Connor Daugherty; Mrs. Joy Eckenrode (Assistant DRE & First Holy Communion Instructor)

Saint Benedict Parish, Johnstown

Saint Matthew Parish, Tyrone

Ripley McManigal, Chloe Brasher, Ivy Fleissner, Noah Weber, Hudson Rhymestine, Nora DiVentura, Mireya Wilson, Cooper Zupon, Samuel Gwinn

Good Shepherd Parish, Port Matilda

Saints Gregory and Barnabas Parish, Johnstown

Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Bellefonte

Jaiden Andrews, Benjamin Boboige, Savannah Brown, Bianca Danko, Chasen Grafmyre, Mackenzie Ingram, Amelia Jaglowski, Penny Langan, Kaylie McCarthy, Jade McDaniel, Quinn McGoron, Wyatt Nasoni, Paisley Neely, Richard O’Neil, Letty Polak, Benjamin Riley, Bexley Rogers, Jack Smalstig, Jacob Snyder, Luke Sottile, Eli Struble, Gacelynn Struble, Cora Tucker

Fr. Brian Saylor (Pastor), Fr. Joshi Narisetti, HGN (Parochial Vicar), Deacon Tom Boldin, Mrs. Shirley Boldin (teacher), Mrs. Mindy Packer (Teacher), Ali Nasoni (Server), Blair Lewis (Server)

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Spring Mills

Finnbar Davis, Roran Davis, James Perrot, McKenna Waltz

Fr. Brian Saylor (Pastor), Fr. Joshi Narisetti, HGN (Parochial Vicar), Mrs. Jennifer Wise (Teacher), Landon Wise (Server), Mikayla Megargell (Server)

Saint Mary (Immaculate Conception) Parish, Altoona

Front Row left to right: Ava Bailey, Claire Burgmeier, Alina Jubeck

Back Row left to right: Patrick Roesch, Father Mariusz Gorazd, Henry Zeak

Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Altoona

Liam Williams

Saint Mark and Holy Rosary Parishes, Altoona

Saint Mary Parish, Nanty Glo

L to R: Niko Laughard, Aaron Dipko, Gianna Previte, Grace Wissinger, Bryden Blickenderfer, Wyatt Wicks

Back row: Deb Snedden, CCD Instructor, Father Kevin Queally, T.O.R.

Sacred Heart Parish, Altoona

From Left to right: Nicholas Buchanan, Natalie Wacker, Hudson Drumm and Nicolai Parrish and Rev. Lubomir Strecok

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Altoona

Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Everett

Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Altoona

Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Altoona

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Johnstown

Left to right: Fr Bernard Karmanocky O.F.M., Dominic, Candice, Lydia, Luka and Fr Balestino

Saint Demetrius Parish, Gallitzin

Reyne Mackey – catechist, Camille Lapczynski, Hunter Rickens, Fr. Albert Ledoux – pastor

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Altoona

Row 1, Left to right: Cecilia Stewart, Charlotte Seidel, Mason Frederick, Vincenzo Marasco, Hallie Skipper.

Row 2, Left to right: Henry Pope, Vincenzo Perretta, Holden Jones, Liam Bozek, Rylan Wilson.

Row 3, Left to right: Quintyn, Evelynn Banks, Bristol Cogan, Ava Kent, Mia Moschella.

Row 4, Left to right: Ms. Mary Caporuscio [teacher] , Very Rev. Fr. Frank Scornaienchi, T.O.R. [Pastor], Rev. Fr. Patrick Corrigan, T.O.R. [Parochial Vicar], Mrs. Rebecca Hoover [Director of Religious Education].

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Confirmation Photos 2026

Saint Mary (Immaculate Conception) Parish, Altoona

Pictured left to right: Front row: Braden Jubeck, Kailynn Bailey, Meghan Forlina, Lydia Wise, Gabriella Sparacino, Dominic Sparacino and Father Mariusz Gorazd
Back Row: Henrik Hosgood, Max Burgmeier, Lucas Helsel, Anthony Riccio, Braden Hatch, Carson Stayer and Brenden Young.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Altoona

The following candidates from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Altoona, were confirmed by Bishop Mark on April 7th, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

1st row, left to right: Natalie Baker, Meya Inman, Emma Marasco, Gayvn Miller, Milena Barr, Gianna Fiore. 2nd row, left to right: Mrs. Samantha Pope [Director of Confirmation], Maurie Querry, Bayla Miller, Carson Boland, Alyssa Hite, Joseph Inman III. 3rd row, left to right: Very Rev. Fr. Frank Scornaienchi, T.O.R. [Pastor], Gavin Weyandt, Rocco Cacciotti, Evan Schimminger, Elliott Over, Rev. Fr. Patrick Corrigan, T.O.R. [Parochial Vicar]. Missing from photo: Carter Boland.

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Altoona

Saint John the Evangelist, Altoona

Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Philipsburg

Sacred Heart Parish, Altoona

Top row, left to right – Aiden Carney, Lucas Gority, Luke Geishauser, Lucas Farabaugh, Liam Chirdon, Camron Chirdon, Vivienne Compton, Caleb Lawther, Logan Brownell.

Bottom row, left to right – Ryleigh Stollings, Emma Haraburda, Palynn Gregg, Jacqueline Bevan, Sophia Noel and Rev. Ľubomír J. Strečok.

Saint John Vianney Parish, Mundys Corner and Church of the Transfiguration Parish, Conemaugh

Saint Matthew Parish, Tyrone

Gavin Brasher, Gavin Ciampoli, Sway Cornelius, Keegan Hewitt, Jada Moyer, Genevieve Naylor, Gavin Tuskovich, Issac Weber, Lola Woomer, Sophia Caporuscio, Jackson Conrad, Carter Gwinn, Elias Hunter, Ella Narehood, Chase Weber, Parker Wilson. Absent from Picture: Connor Zupon, Ava Cavallucci, Seki Chappell, Zach Silva

Saints Gregory and Barnabas Parish, Johnstown

Saint John the Evangelist, Bellefonte

Galen Bloom, Lena Brown, Cane Capparelle, Benjamin Clark, Samuel Clark, Talia Cotter, Abigail Hacker, Althea Helms, Jamesyn Kelleher, Madison Kellogg, Michael Larson, Zachary Lehman, Francesco Long, Gavin Lucas, Evan Mattern, Maxwell O’Leary, Quinn Park, Bella Pereira, Emily Roland, Brody Sell, Connor Smithmyer, Harper Waite, Margaret Yurick
Eric Burns, Benjamin Cherinka, Jonathan Gasper, Cody Gehringer, Nolan Hockenberry, William Hoover, Isaac Johnson, Adrienne Masullo, Rachel McElhinny, Ava McNichol, Leah Ondish, Stella Puhala, Henry St. Amant, Emma Roland, Teagan Toner, Brogan Waite, Megan Weiser
Elizabeth Brezler, Frank Cotter, Emily Culley, Anthonino Danneker, Paul Hacker, Ethan Karmelita, Finn Kelleher, Joshua McElhinny, Dante Pighetti, Jr., Henry Roland, Derek Torres, Owen White, Patrick Woomer, Daniel Yurick
Fr. Brian Saylor (Pastor), Fr. Joshi Narisetti, HGN (Parochial Vicar)

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Spring Mills

Saint Mark Parish, Altoona and Holy Rosary Parish, Altoona

Saint Mary and Saint Michael Parishes, Hollidaysburg

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Parish, Lilly

Front Row (Left to Right): Gia Ricupero; Anna Schilling; Peyton Rabatin; Adrienne Ditosti; Ava Poborsky; McKenna Kuhns; Marisa Rabatin; Celsey Hite; Drake Swinger; Luke Michina

Top Row (Left to Right): Isaac Eckenrode; Callen Gides; Hunter Pyo; Fr. Matthew Reese (Pastor & Confirmation Director); Bishop Mark Bartchak; Riley Hazlett; Noah Jones; Patrick Phillips