Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament - Altoona PA

06/15/2026

Auditions for professional singers to participate in Seraphim, an SATB chamber choir. Bob Long, Artistic Director, is Director of Music at our Cathedral and the Academy of Sacred Music in Altoona, PA.

Round one: To apply, please send contact information, resume, links to two contrasting sound clips, and a headshot by August 1st. Please upload your recordings to SoundCloud or YouTube.

Round two: Selected singers will be invited to audition in person in August. Singers must be excellent musicians with strong music-reading skills and the desire to sing a variety of styles from early music through modern popular genres.

Final round: Finalists will be invited to audition in an ensemble to determine the best combination of voices. This schedule will be determined based on the singers’ schedules.

Contact: Bob Long – [email protected]

06/14/2026

Over the past year, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has significantly increased its vocations efforts, actively connecting with and accompanying young men who are discerning a call to the priesthood. In addition to one man already in the seminary, this fall two new young men will become seminarians. Currently, there are also two other young men seriously considering applying for the seminary---one looking at this coming fall, and another for next fall. please keep our current seminarians and those still discerning in your daily prayers.

06/13/2026

Bishop Mark will be the main-celebrant and homilist for this Sunday's 5:00 P.M. Mass. Following Mass, the Cathedral rectory's loggia will be the setting for a barbeque dinner and fraternity for young men wanting to learn more about the priesthood, are discerning a vocation to the priesthood, or are entering the seminary this fall.

06/12/2026

A few photos from a great Men's Cigar Night on the loggia! Thank you to everyone who came out!

Join us for our regular Men's Night next week, Thursday June 18th, at 7pm. The gathering will be under the pavilion at St. Mary's camp! 112 Brush Mountain Road.

Food, refreshments, and co****le. Weather permitting, Jim Pastore will have several of his classic British cars on display, which you won't want to miss!

Email [email protected] to RSVP.

06/10/2026

Summer has arrived at the Cathedral ☀️

06/08/2026

We are thankful for such a positive response to Thursday’s Men’s Cigar Night! At this time, we have reached our capacity for the evening and can no longer accept additional RSVPs. Thank you for your enthusiasm and interest!

The great Catholic author G.K. Chesterton once said, “The Catholic Church is like a thick steak, a glass of red wine, and a good cigar.”

Men are invited to bring a cigar and join us for Men’s Cigar Night on the Loggia next Thursday, June 11, at 7:00 PM!

Thick steaks not included. Catholicism, good conversation, and a great time guaranteed. Bring a friend! Refreshments and snacks will be provided. To RSVP, please email Randy Isenberg at [email protected].

Enter through the gate beside the rectory.

06/08/2026

A few of our volunteers for coffee and donuts after Mass on our patronal feast, the Feast of the Most Precious Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi.

Though not everyone is pictured here, we extend our thanks to all who helped make the celebration possible and to everyone who joined us after Mass!

06/08/2026

Fresh street signage provided by the city, banners celebrating our diocesan 125th anniversary, and the addition of American and Papal flags have enhanced Cathedral Square.

06/08/2026

Worshippers using the alley entrance to the cathedral are treated to a beautiful display of flowers.

06/02/2026

The great Catholic author G.K. Chesterton once said, “The Catholic Church is like a thick steak, a glass of red wine, and a good cigar.”

Men are invited to bring a cigar and join us for Men’s Cigar Night on the Loggia next Thursday, June 11, at 7:00 PM!

Thick steaks not included. Catholicism, good conversation, and a great time guaranteed. Bring a friend! Refreshments and snacks will be provided. To RSVP, please email Randy Isenberg at [email protected].

Enter through the gate beside the rectory.