The annual Bishop's Night for Vocations was held on May 15 in Loretto.  More.

Camp Timothy, the Diocesan summer camp for senior high students, will be held June 23-27 at Camp Sequanota in Somerset County.  Click here for information and registration form.

Camp Zacchaeus, the Diocesan summer camp for students entering grades 4-9, will be held July 21-26 (session 1) and July 28-August 2 (session 2).  Click here for registration form.

Bishop Mark L. Bartchak ordained two men to the Permanent Diaconate on May 18.  More.

The annual Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Faith Day will be held on June 30 at DelGrosso's Amusement Park in Tipton. Among the highlights will be Mass celebrated by Bishop Mark on the park stage at 3:00 p.m.  More.

A Fortnight for Freedom will be observed June 21-July 4.  More.  Bishop Mark L. Bartchak will mark the Fortnight by presiding at a Holy Hour on July 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.  All are invited.

Congratulations, graduates!  More.

The Diocese is celebrating Marriage Building during this Year of Faith.  More.     Click here to view video, including a message from Bishop Mark.

Bishop Mark L. Bartchak presented the Prince Gallitzin Cross to eleven individuals at a banquest on June 1.  More.

The Universal Church is observing a Year of Faith  More.   Click here for Liturgical Reflections.  Click here for Diocesan Year of Faith Pilgrimage to Rome.  Click here for information on indulgences.  Click here for special events.

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Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities held its annual recognition dinner on June 6.
Outdoor Masses

An Outdoor Mass is celebrated every Sunday during the summer.
Marriage Masses

The Bishop will celebrate several Masses for married couples this summer and fall.
Year of Faith Day of Reflection

The Diocesan Liturgy Committee is offering a Year of Faith Day of Reflection at Parishes.