Communal penance services set
The season of Lent is a time to seek God’s healing and forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and many parishes are sponsoring Communal Penance Services in the coming weeks.
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has announced the schedule for various Blair County parishes. A diocesan-wide schedule is available on the diocesan website and Facebook page.
In addition, the faithful can consult individual parishes for other reconciliation opportunities leading up to Easter.
March 11
– 5:30 p.m. — St. Mary (Immaculate Conception) Parish in Altoona.
March 15
– 4 p.m. — St. John the Evangelist Parish in Altoona.
– 5 p.m. — St. Joseph Parish in Bellwood.
March 28
– 10 a.m. — St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish in Altoona.
March 29
– 3 p.m. — St. Mark Parish in Altoona.
– 4 p.m. – St. Rose of Lima Parish in Altoona.
March 30
– 7 p.m. — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Altoona.
March 31
– 7 p.m. — St. Matthew Parish in Tyrone.
April 1
– 6:30 p.m. — Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.
April 2
– 5:30 p.m. — Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Altoona.
April 5
– 4 p.m. — St. Mary Parish in Hollidaysburg.