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.

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.

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

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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Chances for Charity

Catholic Charities is sponsoring its annual "Chances for Charity" fundraiser.
Mass for Pope Francis

Bishop Mark L. Bartchak celebrated a Mass for Pope Francis on March 21.
Prince Gallitzin Cross Award

Eleven individuals will receive the 2013 Prince Gallitzin Cross Award on June 1.
Mass for Pope Benedict XVI

A Mass for Pope Benedict XVI was celebrated on February 28.