The Diocese Of Altoona-Johnstown launching their local observance of the 2025 Jubilee Year on Sunday.
Mass started at 2 p.m. At the Cathedral Of The Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, with Bishop Mark Bartchak as Celebrant and Priests of the Diocese as Cocelebrants.
All 87 parishes throughout the eight county Dioceses were invited to send representatives to the Mass.
Leaders say a Jubilee occurs in the Catholic Church Universal every 25 years.
Pope Francis will launch the Jubilee on Christmas Eve in Rome.
Leaders tell us this upcoming Jubilee Year is a special time of grace for all Catholics