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Sister Augustine Marie Molnar, SSCJ, 43, a professed Sister of the Congregation of Sister Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday morning, in Jefferson Township, after sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Sister was currently stationed with the Community of Saint Maximilian Kolbe at the Congregation’s […]

Sister Augustine Molnar passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Tribune Democrat on 2023-11-22.

Monsignor Edward M. Lohse, 61, vicar general of the Erie diocese, will be installed as the fifth bishop of Kalamazoo in July.

A report card from Voice of the Faithful shows many dioceses failing in financial transparency. The Archdiocese of Atlanta, however, scored in the top five dioceses for transparency in this first online review of diocesan finance councils’ composition and compliance with canon law.

In a report on diocesan financial councils, only 18 of the 176 dioceses got a grade of 60% or better -- what the Voice of the Faithful considered a passing grade when it released its report.

Apr 16, 2021 The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Most Rev. Mark L. Bartchak’s episcopal ordination on Monday, April 19. He was ordained a Bishop and installed as the eighth Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown on April 19, 2011, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. Among the highlights of Bartchak’s episcopacy are his dedication to nurturing the youth of the diocese, his commitment to Catholic education, and his efforts to promote vocations to...

Dec 18, 2020 Nativity scenes, donated by members of First Presbyterian Church, are on display throughout the downtown Johnstown church.By Todd Berkey The coming of Christ, God saves, the faithfulness of God, Jesus is Immanuel and God’s everlasting presence are a few of the Christmas messages that will be heard in area churches. Pastor Terry Knipple of Franklin Street United Methodist Church, 510 Locust St., downtown Johnstown, said his Advent message has centered around God’s faithful...