St. Mary & St. Michael Hollidaysburg

St. Mary & St. Michael Hollidaysburg Catholic church

St. John Chrysostom, whose surname means “golden-mouthed” because of his great preaching abilities, was made the Archbis...
09/13/2026

St. John Chrysostom, whose surname means “golden-mouthed” because of his great preaching abilities, was made the Archbishop of Constantinople in 398, and is a Doctor of the Church. Though a physically frail man, St. John Chrysostom is now known as one of the greatest preachers in the history of Christianity. His sermons sometimes lasted two hours. Around 700 of his sermons survived and can be read today. St. John Chrysostom is particularly well-known for his writings and sermons on marriage, monastic life, and the priesthood. He is the patron saint of orators, preachers, and speakers. “No matter how just your words may be, you ruin everything when you speak with anger.” – St. John Chrysostom

Bl. Gertrude Prosperi was a nineteenth century Italian Benedictine who was known for her visions and deep religious devo...
09/12/2026

Bl. Gertrude Prosperi was a nineteenth century Italian Benedictine who was known for her visions and deep religious devotions. She joined the Santa Lucia Benedictine convent in Trevi in 1820 when she was twenty-one years old. She had special devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as well as the Eucharist. Gertrude had multiple visions, including a vision of Jesus carrying the Cross during the Passion as well as a vision of the Sacred Heart. With her spiritual director and confessor, she was able to discern the authenticity of these visions, and many of her writings about them are preserved today.

Children 2 to 5 years old: Are you a parent or caregiver of a young child? Are they sometimes a little squirmy in churc...
09/12/2026

Children 2 to 5 years old: Are you a parent or caregiver of a young child? Are they sometimes a little squirmy in church? Is it sometimes a struggle to sit in church when their little bodies just want to move, but you still want them to be involved in the Mass? Welcome to: Little Lamb’s Liturgy!

Saint Michael Church hosts a special children’s liturgy during the 10:00 AM Mass beginning Sunday, September 13th: The Lost Sheep: God is Faithful!

We ask that at least one parent or guardian attend with their child.
Questions? contact Andrea Wilk: [email protected] or 412-480-0940.

The Church venerates the Holy Name of Mary on September 12, as it does for the name of Jesus on January 3. The Church co...
09/12/2026

The Church venerates the Holy Name of Mary on September 12, as it does for the name of Jesus on January 3. The Church considers Mary a name of honor because Mary was the Mother of God. Thus, Mary is a holy name as well as a maternal name. Pope Innocent XI made this feast day universal, and Pope John Paul II reinstituted it in 2003. The holy name of Mary is a popular devotion and St. Louis de Montfort has written extensively on it.

St. Nicholas of Tolentino was born in the middle of the thirteenth century in Italy. When he was 18, he entered the Augu...
09/10/2026

St. Nicholas of Tolentino was born in the middle of the thirteenth century in Italy. When he was 18, he entered the Augustinians, and he was ordained a priest when he was 25. He was sent to Tolentino once he was ordained, but the town was struggling with serious civil disputes. Nicholas recognized that these issues were relevant to him as the pastor, so he began to focus his preaching on overcoming these civil difficulties. He was incredibly successful, and for the rest of his thirty years in Tolentino, he was known for his preaching and his ability as a confessor. People would come from all over to hear him preach and to go to him for confession. In 1446, he became the first Augustinian to be canonized. He is known as the patron of the souls in Purgatory.

Youth Faith Formation classes will begin at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Be sure to check your classroom loc...
09/09/2026

Youth Faith Formation classes will begin at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Be sure to check your classroom location and schedule.

Join Holy Spirit Ministry for its next Night of Worship on Tuesday, September 15th, 7 PM at St. Michael church, Holliday...
09/09/2026

Join Holy Spirit Ministry for its next Night of Worship on Tuesday, September 15th, 7 PM at St. Michael church, Hollidaysburg.

St. Peter Claver was a Spanish missionary and member of the Society of Jesus. He lived from 1580 to 1654. After completi...
09/09/2026

St. Peter Claver was a Spanish missionary and member of the Society of Jesus. He lived from 1580 to 1654. After completing his university studies, he joined the Jesuits and volunteered to be sent to the New World. In what is now Colombia, Claver would go the wharf and minister to African slaves, who he saw as fellow Christians. In addition to ministering to slaves at the port, he would travel the country offering spiritual consolation to them. He also ministered to traders, tourists, and even condemned criminals in the New World. St. Peter Claver is the patron saint of race relations, seafarers, and Colombia.

Today, the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her Nativity is important because she was prepared...
09/08/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her Nativity is important because she was prepared, from her conception, to be the one who would bear the Savior of the World, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Celebrating her birthday reminds us of the profound gift the Father gave us in his Son, Jesus. Her obedience and love for the Father led to our salvation. “She [Mary] is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley.” -St. Augustine

09/07/2026

On today's date 95 years ago, Cardinal Dennis Dougherty, from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dedicated the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Today's noon Mass will be a Solemnity of the Anniversary of Dedication.

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301 Spruce Street
Hollidaysburg, PA
16648

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