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  • Lenten Reflections

    Although we may still be recovering from the celebration of Christmas, Lent is quickly approaching. During these weeks, the Church and the Scriptures for the season invite us back into the desert--a place of quiet--to simplify our lives so we can deepen our relationship with God and one another and grow in the awareness that […]

  • Spring Fling at St. Bernardine Monastery

    St. Bernardine Monastery 768 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg

    Join us for the Spring Fling at St. Bernardine Monastery! Parking and entry are free for the festival! The event will have craft vendors, food trucks, community yard sale tables, and children's activities. The Friar's Nook Gift Shop will be having a Spring Fling Sale! There will be a blessing of the St. Vincent de […]

  • Franciscan Friars, TOR – Province of the Immaculate Conception 100th Jubilee

    This year the Immaculate Conception Province of the Third Order Franciscans are celebrating their 100th anniversary and would love for you to join in the jubilee celebration! What: Celebration of the Eucharist at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at 4:00 PM Dinner and Dance at Altoona Grand Hotel at 6:00 PM Cost: $40 per person (include […]

  • Saint Peter Julian Eymard

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    Image: Stained glass window of Saint Peter Julian Eymard | Santa Clara de Montefalco Parish Church, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila | photo by Judgefloroo Saint Peter Julian Eymard Saint of the Day for August 3 (February 4, 1811 – August 1, 1868) Saint Peter Julian Eymard’s Story                       […]

  • Saint John Vianney

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    Image: Stained glass window of Curé d’Ars | Luant, France | photo by François Goglins Saint John Vianney Saint of the Day for August 4 (May 8, 1786 – August 4, 1859) Saint John Vianney’s Story                Click to hear audio clip ► A man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that […]

  • Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica

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    Image: Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome | photo by Gary Ullah from UK Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica Saint of the Day for August 5 The Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica Click to hear audio clip ► First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica […]

  • Transfiguration of the Lord

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    Image: Stained glass window, Mielno, Poland | photo by Tineau Transfiguration of the Lord Saint of the Day for August 6 The Story of the Transfiguration of the Lord Click to hear audio clip ► All three Synoptic Gospels tell the story of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-9; Luke9:28-36). With remarkable agreement, all three place the event shortly after […]