Congratulations on the Acceptance of our New Candidates by Bishop Bartchak

From Left to Right: Brandon Solnosky, Matthew Marafino, Bishop Mark Bartchak, John Fontana, Walter (Wally) Zapotoczny, Diaconate Director Deacon Michael Russo

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Diakonia Newsletter

The Altoona-Johnstown diaconate community creates and shares a vibrant newsletter that displays the latest happenings within the diaconate community. With a blend of informative updates, insightful reflections, and heartfelt testimonials, the newsletter serves as a conduit for fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose among deacons and their wives.

Please click the image to the left and view this faith filled newsletter.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Contact Deacon Michael Russo for more information at mrusso@dioceseaj.org

WJAC TV took time to interview Deacon Michael Russo about the Foreign Ministry Outreach Program that is supported by the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese Diaconate. The interview explains the history of Foreign Ministry Outreach Program and how it has expanded to reach several countries.

The full interview can be watched by clicking on the image at the right or link below…

https://wjactv.com/news/local/silver-lining-of-covid-johnstown-church-continues-foreign-ministry-outreach-program

If you would like to contribute to the Foreign Ministry Outreach Program,

please contact St. Benedict’s Church in Johnstown, PA

2310 Bedford Street
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-9718

Congratulations

Congratulations

May God bless our newly ordained deacons and their wives!

Deacon Chuck anD Belinda Williams

Deacon Nelson and Shelley Lowes

Deacon Rick and Michelle Messina.

Left to Right: Deacon Rick, Deacon Nelson, and Deacon Chuck.

  • "Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

    Acts of the Apostles 6:3-4

  • "The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles who prayed and laid hands on them"

    Acts of the Apostles 6:5-6

Answering the Call

Contact Deacon Michael Russo

Director of the Permanent Diaconate
(814) 288-3036
(814) 241-0576 (Cell)
mrusso@dioceseaj.org