Scroll through all OLV News + Announcements below, using the page numbers at the bottom of the list to view older posts. Looking for a particular news item? Use the search box below to find posts by keyword.
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Knights of Columbus Blood Drive: August 4, 2026
The Red Cross blood supply fell 25% in June! Please donate at our Knights of Colubus blood drive on Tuesday August 4, from 12:30 to 6:00 pm in the OLV Activities Center Gardiner Social Hall.
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Food Bank Sunday: August 2, 2026
Food Bank Sunday is August 2nd. Collections boxes can be found at the back of the Church. Click to find a list of needs from the State College Food Bank.
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OLVCS is Hiring!
OLVCS is hiring for several positions, including: Nurse, Part-Time Instructional Aide, Part-Time Math Teacher, AM Preschool Instructional Aides. See inside for contact details.
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Fishers of Men Campaign – August 1-2
Read a letter from Bishop Bartchak about the upcoming Fishers of Men Vocation Appeal. Everyone will learn more about this important initiative to both grow the number of and support our seminarians at Mass this weekend.
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UPDATED – OLV Parish Picnic: August 16, 4:00-7:00
Share good food and good times with the OLV parish community at our Parish Picnic. Details inside for what to bring, potluck assignments, schedule of activities, and NOW INCLUDING ONLINE SIGNUP FOR VOLUNTEERS.
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You Made a Difference: EITC Preserved!
Read a letter from Dr. Jo-Ann Semko, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese, thanking the Catholic community in PA for coming together to preserve the EITC. More than 50,000 Catholic families contacted the PA Legislature to make their voice heard.
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Diocesan Family Conference – September 19th
Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Diocese by gathering with Catholics of all ages for an inspiring day of prayer, learning, music, fellowship, and fun! @Biship Carroll Catholic High School in Ebensburg, PA. Full details and registration link inside.
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Register Your High Schooler for 2026-27 Confirmation Prep
Registration for Confirmation Prep for 9th-12th graders for the 2026-27 school year is now open. You can find all of the details for registration and other requirements for both CCD and St. Joe’s students inside.
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Save the Date for the Fall Bazaar!
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Bazaar. Our annual benefit sale will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026. We’ll see you there!
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Congratulations to the Newly Confirmed
Ninth graders from both OLVCS and OLV CCD were Confirmed at a special Mass on June 1st. Congratulations to all!