Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown (Latin: Dioecesis Altunensis-Johnstoniensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania. It was established in May of 1901 as the Diocese of Altoona, on 9 October 1957 the name changed to the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.

The seat of the Bishop is in the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

The past bishops of the diocese are:

  • Eugene A. Garvey (31 May 1901 Appointed–22 Oct 1920 Died)
  • John Joseph McCort (22 Oct 1920 Succeeded–21 Apr 1936 Died)
  • Richard Thomas Guilfoyle (8 Aug 1936 Appointed–10 Jun 1957 Died)
  • Howard Joseph Carroll (5 Dec 1957 Appointed–21 Mar 1960 Died)
  • Joseph Carroll McCormick (25 Jun 1960 Appointed–4 Mar 1966 Appointed, Bishop of Scranton)
  • James John Hogan (23 May 1966 Appointed–17 Oct 1986 Retired)
  • Joseph Victor Adamec (12 Mar 1987 Appointed—)

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