A special message from Bishop Mark L. Bartchak regarding a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandate that threatens religious liberty. More.

The Third Edition Roman Missal was implemented at all Masses on the weekend of November 26-27, 2011, the first Sunday of Advent. More.

The Most Rev. Mark Leonard Bartchak was ordained as Bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown on April 19, 2011, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. (READ MORE)

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Junior High Youth Day

The annual Junior High Youth Day will be held on March 25.
Eucharistic Adoration Day

A Praise and Worship Eucharistic Adoration Day for teens is scheduled for February 25.
Lay Ministry News

The Office of Lay Ministry announces upcoming classes for Winter/Spring 2012.
Bishop Mark to Speak at February Theology On Tap

Bishop Mark L. Bartchak will be the speaker at the next Theology on Tap session in Altoona.