A bodybuilding priest is coming to Holy Name Catholic Church at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21 to speak about caring for the mind, body and spirit. Father Rafael Capo of Miami, Florida, trains six days a week and bench presses 315 pounds, combining exercise with prayer. With more than 120,000 Instagram ...
KOCHI, India — As the sun set over Kochi’s historic Jew Town neighborhood, Keith Hallegua donned a gray kippah and began a solitary walk to the synagogue at the end of his cobbled street. It was Shavuot, the Jewish holiday commemorating God giving the Torah to Moses. Hallegua reached the ...
Free lunch offered Second Avenue Global Methodist Church, 130 Second Ave., Altoona, will hold a free luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug.15. All are welcome. Dine in or take out available. Campfire Church Campfire Church will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, in the Christ Community UMC parking lot, 5715 Roselawn Ave., Altoona. Those attending should bring a camp chair. Snacks will be provided. Healing Mass scheduled Holy Spirit Ministry will hold a Healing Mass on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at St. Michael Church, Hollidaysburg. Praise and worship begins at 6:45 p.m. ...
Clothing giveway is Saturday Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8. Spring and summer clothing is available. Masks are optional. For more information, call the church at 814-742-7501 or 814-742-7416. Ox Roast drive-thru Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, 1028 Penn St., Hollidaysburg, is hosting an ox roast drive-thru from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. A $12 meal includes an ox roast sandwich, homemade gob, chips and a drink. Proceeds will support the goal of improved ...
INNSBRUCK, Austria — Wearing protective gear to shield from the extreme heat of molten bronze, workers at one of the last bell foundries in Europe are casting bells weighing several tons. One after another, the artisans carefully pour the molten metal into specially shaped molds held together with steel bands to create 12 bells for churches in Italy, Germany and Romania. Founded in 1599, the Grassmayr Bell Foundry, in Innsbruck, western Austria, has survived wars, famines, epidemics and economic challenges. These days, the family business is run by brothers Johannes and Peter ...
Clothing, food giveaway planned Geeseytown Lutheran Church, 462 Route 22, Hollidaysburg, will hold a free clothing and food giveaway from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Clothing and shoes for all ages will be available, as well as other accessories such as toys, blankets and housewares. Items are available at the rear basement entrance to the church. Nonperishable food items will be available at the side entrance, along with a limited supply of back-to-school supplies. The event is free and open to the community. The church is located across from Geeseytown Fire Company. Contact ...
