by RQue Royal Design | Jun 24, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
By Father Rich Tomkosky Part of the struggle of our fallen human nature is the weakness in all of us — to a greater or lesser degree, based upon our temperament, family background, and other variables — to want to be liked and thought well of by other people, even to...
by RQue Royal Design | Jun 24, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
By Father Rich Tomkosky The Book of Exodus reminds us that God has rescued us by the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. And God always promises us that He will be faithful and help us stay on the narrow path to salvation, but in the end, we have to...
by RQue Royal Design | Jun 24, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
By Father Rich Tomkosky At every Mass the priest says after the consecration, The Mystery of Faith, and then we proclaim our faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Let’s be honest, it truly takes a lot of faith to believe in the doctrine on...
by RQue Royal Design | Jun 24, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
In January of this year, His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, established a special Jubilee Year in commemoration of the Eighth Centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. Pope Leo desires that this special Jubilee will be a continuation of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025....
by RQue Royal Design | Jun 24, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
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...
by RQue Royal Design | Jun 24, 2026 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
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 was nurtured not only academically, but also in my...
