Through May 11: Confirmation Schedule, Various Parishes

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered at various parishes throughout the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese during the Easter Season. Bishop Joseph began confirming young people at various parishes on Thursday, March 27. The final three Confirmation Masses are: May 8 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona; May 9 at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown; and May 11 at Saint Benedict Parish in Johnstown (Geistown).

May 19 & 21: Foundation Receptions, Various Locations

The second and third of three regional receptions hosted by the Independent Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will be held at the U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg on May 19 and the Nittany Lion Inn in State College on May 21. Each will begin at 6 p.m. The receptions are designed to thank the supporters of the Independent Catholic Foundation as well as to introduce and educate clergy, lay leaders, and others who may be interested in its mission. The 90-minute reception will include food, drink, conversation, and a short presentation. For more information, call the ICF at (814) 696-9514.

May 28-30: Graduation Masses for Diocesan High Schools

The Graduation Masses for the three Diocesan High Schools will take place May 28-30 at various locations. On Wednesday, May 28, Bishop Carroll High School graduates will celebrate their Mass at DeGol Arena on the campus of Saint Francis University, Loretto. Bishop Guilfoyle High School's Graduation Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona on Thursday, May 29. The seniors from Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown will have their diplomas conferred at Mass on Friday, May 30 at Saint Benedict Church in the Geistown section of the city. Bishop Joseph will preside and celebrate all three Mass for the graduates. Each Mass will begin at 7 p.m.