Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.” John 6:54-55

On June 19^th of this year, a multiyear National Eucharistic Revival began in the dioceses across the United States. This revival is not another new program, but rather an intense, purposeful focus on the Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

In October of 2021, the Diocese began its work for the Synod on Synodality with the appointment of a synodal leadership team at an inaugural Mass, held at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Harrisburg. The Diocesan phase of the Synod concluded on June 29 with a closing Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church, also in Harrisburg.

Guided by the Holy Spirit, parishioners from 56 of our parishes and missions participated in the synod through local gatherings, prayer services, small group reflections, written responses, social media, online surveys, and artistic expression.