The season of Lent is a time to seek God’s healing and forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Many parishes throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are sponsoring Communal Penance Services during this Lenten season. The following services are scheduled at Blair County parishes. A complete list is available on the diocese website www.dioceseaj.org. Consult individual parishes for other Reconciliation opportunities leading to Easter.

March 17

4 p.m.- St. John the Evangelist, Altoona

March 24

4:30 p.m. – St. Mark, Altoona

April 6

10 a.m. – St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Altoona

April 7

5 p.m. – St. Joseph, Bellwood

5 p.m. – St. Rose of Lima, Altoona

April 8

7 p.m. – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Altoona

7 p.m. – St. Matthew, Tyrone

April 10

6:30 p.m. – Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona (Diocesan Service with Bishop Mark presiding)

April 11

5:30 p.m. – Our Lady of Lourdes, Altoona

April 14

4 p.m. – St. Mary, Hollidaysburg