Bishop Joseph V. Adamec

Bishop Joseph V. Adamec

Bishop Adamec is the Bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA.

Articles by Bishop Joseph V. Adamec

Celebrating Independence

Jul 2, 2009 / 00:00 am

Two hundred and thirty-three years ago, our Founding Fathers declared the thirteen colonies to be independent from Great Britain. A nation was born. Soon after, they drew up a constitution and established a government. We have never had to change that government since. The original still works. That is quite amazing when you think of those times and the years that have followed. And, so, we celebrate the Fourth of July.