HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, ordained three seminarians as transitional deacons at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg on Saturday, May 21. These seminarians are entering…
The Diocese of Harrisburg will host a public event on Wednesday, June 8 for an evening of personal stories, heartfelt prayers, and open discussion on the continuing crisis in Ukraine.
WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee…
This stained-glass window at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg depicts The Risen Christ revealing Himself to Mary Magdala on Easter morning.Photo by Chris Heisey, The Catholic Witness. Dear Brothers and…
The Diocese of Harrisburg, in partnership with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is pleased to announce that Sister Eileen McGowan, D.M., principal of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School in Hershey, has been named a recipient of the 2022 Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award.
Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, invites the faithful to join him in-person and via live stream for Holy Week celebrations from Saint Patrick Cathedral.
Adam Arehart HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Diocese of Harrisburg is pleased to announce that Adam Arehart has been named Director of Family Ministries for the Diocese. An experienced ministry leader…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Friday, March 25, Bishop Ronald W. Gainer will celebrate a Mass for Peace and Justice in Ukraine at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 212 State Street, Harrisburg…
On Thursday morning, February 23, we all learned the tragic news that Russia had invaded Ukraine. Although talks are underway to find a peaceful solution to this conflict, the violence continues to escalate, inflicting damage to buildings as well as wounding and killing men, women, and children.
Penance Services are taking place in churches across the Diocese this Lent, in preparation for the celebration of Easter. These services typically include an opening hymn, Scripture readings, and time for an examination of conscience prior to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The following is a list of services that parishes submitted to The Catholic Witness. Call your parish for the date and time of its Penance Service if you don’t see yours listed below.
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