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January 24, 2012

Bishop eulogizes a faithful Catholic in Joe Paterno

Joe Paterno, whose 46 years as Penn State's head coach was tainted by a child sex-abuse scandal, died Jan. 22 at age 85. Shortly after his dismissal in November, Paterno, who is Catholic, was diagnosed with lung cancer. He is pictured in 1998 celebrating his 300th career win at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.

ALTOONA, Pa. - Although Joe Paterno will be remembered as "a legend throughout our region and throughout our country," Bishop Mark  Bartchak said the iconic football coach will be best remembered in the diocese of Altoona-Johnstown as "a good Catholic, a family man and a friend to many."

Bartchak made his comments Jan. 22 at a news conference at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, prior to a prayer service celebrating Respect for Life.

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