by RQue Royal Design | Sep 21, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
By Father Rich Tomkosky What is Catechesis? It is part of the Church’s teaching mission to us into contact with the Blessed Trinity — in our minds, hearts, and wills — the whole person. And remember, parents and families are the primary teachers of children and young...
by RQue Royal Design | Sep 14, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
By Father Rich Tomkosky There is a particular sin that prevents many otherwise good people from growing into saintly people, namely, the sin of being full of anger/grudges/bitterness or any combination of those things and having a hard time forgiving those who have...
by RQue Royal Design | Sep 10, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
From Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Fifty Bishop Guilfoyle Academy (BG) students will travel to Shanksville to participate in the 25th annual September 11 Observance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Memorial Plaza. The event is expected to garner international...
by RQue Royal Design | Sep 9, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
From Mount Aloysius College The Mount Aloysius College Board of Trustees has announced a contract extension for President John N. McKeegan, J.D. for the next four years through 2030. McKeegan joined the College in 2020 and is the 15th president of the...
by RQue Royal Design | Sep 9, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
To mark the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, Bishop Mark will join other religious leaders at a memorial service at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2026, beginning at 8:30 a.m. During the...
by RQue Royal Design | Sep 8, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
By Father Rich Tomkosky Something hit me recently. I was listening to some Catholic speaker and he said, “God loves us unconditionally.” I have heard that many times over the years, as I am sure you have as well, but this time it hit me: I don’t think that’s true. So,...
