by RQue Royal Design | Aug 10, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Reverend Joseph Chancler, TOR, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was called home to the Lord on August 7, 2026, at the age of 74.The son of Joseph A Chancler and Ella Mae (O’Brien) Chancler. Fr....
by RQue Royal Design | Aug 10, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
By Father Rich Tomkosky In the readings this past weekend, we saw a fascinating encounter of the prophet Elijah with the living God. We also saw Peter venturing out to walk on the water, moving towards Jesus, only to falter in the end because of his weak faith. These...
by RQue Royal Design | Aug 10, 2026 | Saint of the Day
St. Clare of Assisi was born in Assisi on July 16, 1194, as Chiara Offreduccio, the beautiful eldest daughter of Favorino Sciffi, Count of Sasso-Rosso and his wife Ortolana. Tradition says her father was a wealthy representative of an ancient Roman family and her...
by RQue Royal Design | Aug 10, 2026 | Daily Reading
Daily Reading for Tuesday August 11, 2026 Reading 1, Ezekiel 2:8-3:4Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131Gospel, Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Printable PDF of Today’s Reading Past / Future Daily Readings Reading 1, Ezekiel 2:8-3:4 8 But you, son...
by RQue Royal Design | Aug 10, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Bishop Mark Bartchak has announced the 2026 recipients of the Prince Gallitzin Cross Award, a prestigious recognition for individuals who mirror the “evangelizing spirit” of the Prince-Priest and Servant of God Demetrius Gallitzin. After many nominations were...
