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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown says it is investigating claims that a Franciscan friar who committed suicide...
As schools across Pennsylvania begin administering annual standardized tests this week, there is growing debate about the opp...
Blair County residents of the Jewish faith are observing Passover this week.Temple Beth Israel and Agudath Achim Synagogue wi...
A local Catholic Parish has been rocked by sexual misconduct accusations.Monsignor Anthony Little, Pastor of St. Patrick Pari...
There are new abuse accusations being lodged against a now deceased Franciscan Friar.A woman now claims she too was sexually ...
The Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic girls basketball team will be back in action on Tuesday.The PIAA has announced that the Lady Ma...
Two more civil lawsuits have been filed in Blair County Court in the sex abuse case allegedly involving now deceased Stephen ...
The local Catholic community came together Thursday in a special mass to celebrate the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI.Altoon...
A local attorney has filed notice of pending civil lawsuits in Blair County court related to alleged sexual abuse by the late...
The stunning announcement Monday that Pope Benedict XVI would leave his post at the end of the month caught many local Cathol...
The Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, the Third Order Regular Franciscans, and Bishop McCort Catholic High School should all be prep...
The Franciscan Friar who took his own life over the weekend left a suicide note apologizing for his actions.Brother Stephen B...
The criminal investigation into allegations that a priest with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown molested ...
It’s being reported that several former Bishop McCort athletes who attended the Cambria County school in the late 1990s...
A committee is preparing to study elementary schools in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.Fourteen committee members were rece...
Community members are rallying to raise money for additional rescue equipment.Residents gathered at the Seven Points Visitors...
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is celebrating their 90th anniversary.Principal Joan Donely talks about the event and t...
A demonstration was held Monday outside of the Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocese office near Hollidaysburg.The "Survivo...
Friends, family and colleagues said their final goodbyes to former Altoona Police Chief John Treese on ThursdayA funeral serv...
State Police are looking for information into a recent theft at a Duncansville Church.Police say the incident occurred someti...
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School has made a decision on a new president for the school.Thomas Kristofco takes over Octob...
An area priest has been removed from ministry following church officials receiving a three-decade-old allegation of sexual mi...
Republican Paul Ryan is criticizing President Barack Obama for a remark the Democrat made four years ago about voters clingin...
If you live in Northern Blair County you can give the gift of life tomorrow.The Bellwood Council of Churches is responding to...
Penn State Altoona’s Center for Community-Based Studies, in collaboration with Saint Francis University, will host the ...
A local university is the recipient of a major donation.Saint Francis University in Loretto has received $1-million from ...
Faith-based and community aid organizations from across Pennsylvania are urging state lawmakers to undo plans to kill a Depre...
There will be a new principle in place at Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School when the 2012-13 school year gets underway.Jo...
A new federal lawsuit says a state House resolution that declared 2012 the "Year of the Bible" in Pennsylvania viol...
Ten local high school students and six adults will travel to Saint Polten, Austria this summer as part of the Sister Cities P...
The Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic and Hollidaysburg girls high school basketball teams continue their journey through this year&r...
The PIAA has announced the high school basketball play-in and first-round schedules.The Altoona Lady Lions will play Oakland ...
Catholics from all around the region have begun observing the season of lent.Hundreds attended one of four Ash Wednesday serv...
The Blair County Tea Party is gearing-up for another event tonight at the Ramada Inn.The organization will hold a Freedom For...
A local Philanthropist will be laid to rest today.A funeral Mass for Anthony Misciagna will be held at 10:30 this morning at ...
A 75-yard, seven-play drive resulted in a game-clinching 15-yard touchdown pass, giving Lancaster Catholic a 17-7 win over Ty...
An Altoona Area High School baseball player will take his talents to the division 1 collegiate level. Christian Helsel on Wed...
Today members of Faith Baptist Church of Altoona will distribute a bookmark of the Ten Commandments to Altoona Area School Di...
A special Mass of Thanksgiving will be held Sunday in recognition of over seven decades of Catholic health care in Altoona. T...
The Blair County Tea Party will host a candidate forum for candidates seeking Spring Cove School District School Director pos...
Anarticle Sunday in a local newspaper headlined "Army, WRTA Part Ways for Christmas Drive” has resulted in Newstal...
Altoona Regional Health System's Pastoral Care department is looking for volunteers to serve in its Prayer Partner Program. D...
Some local community service groups got a nice financial boost Thursday thanks to your contributions to the Blair County Unit...
An Altoona residence is getting amuch-neededfacelift thanks to a group of teenagers on a “mission.”The group gath...
Declining attendance and reduced financial support are being blamed for the closing of a well known church in Altoona.The 158...
Residents of Duncansville Borough are reminded that that spring street cleaning will be held today and tomorrow between the h...
The Altoona-Johnstown Roman Catholic Diocese officially has a new leader. Monsignor Mark Bartchak was ordained as a bishop on...
Local Catholic leaders gathered in Altoona on Wednesday to throw their support behind Senate Bill 1 – which would low i...
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 this morning for Christopher Alvord, one of the victims of last week’s deadly ...
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The subject for the next edition of Bible Talk. Sunday at 8 on News/Talk 1240 WRTA. Call in at (814)946-0435.
This is the link to download The Big Picture of the Bible presentation. so you can follow along with Bible Talk this morning....
We'll look at the Big Picture of the Bible Sunday morning on Bible Talk...8:00 - 8:30 on News/Talk 1240 WRTA.
For "Bible Talk" Sunday Morning 8-8:30 on News/Talk 1240 WRTA Part 2 Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 We will use this chart for...
Will we know each other after we die? We will consider this question as we open the pages of God's word Sunday morning on...
What does the Bible say about demons? Part 2...Listen to "Bible Talk" tomorrow morning from 8-8:30 as we discuss th...
What does the Bible say about demons? Listen to "Bible Talk" tomorrow morning from 8-8:30 as we discuss this topic....
As mentioned on Bible Talk ...Sunday mornings at 8 on News/Talk 1240 WRTA. Chart by Alan Williamson.
Join the discussion tomorrow morning on "Bible Talk" when we consider the question. "Is baptism necessary for ...
Why be a Disciple of Jesus Christ? Last week on "Bible Talk" we discussed the cost of discipleship...this week we c...
If you’d like to participate in Sunday’s discussion, the Bible Talk lines are open at 814-946-0435...814-946-0435...
Join us for part 2 of our study on the Holy Spirit. Bible Talk begins Sunday morning at 8:00. The discussion lines will be op...
This Sunday we will open the pages of God's word to learn more about the Holy Spirit. You Can participate in the study fr...
How important is it to belong to a group of Christians? Share your thoughts this Sunday on the next edition of "Bible Ta...
Sunday's topic for Bible Talk...Divorce and Remarriage Part 2.We will consider what God has to say on this subject that t...
Done by Alan Williamson..."Lost in all the discussion about the 'exception' is a clear understanding of the rule...
What does the Bible say about miraculous speaking in tongues ?This week while having lunch in a restaurant, I overheard peopl...
The Bible talks about Predestination, foreordination and election...Do these concepts match what John Calvin said? Most relig...
Rick Geist a 33 year Harrisburg politician casually talks about corruption in the Legislature during an interview with WHTM-T...
"Army, WRTA Part Ways for Christmas DriveAllegations of $3,000 Demand Split Groups" This front page headline in th...
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WRTA listeners talk with Caleb James about the Bible.
WRTA listeners talk with Caleb James about the Bible.
WRTA listeners talk with Caleb James about the Bible.
WRTA listeners talk with Caleb James about the Bible.
