Diocese Releases Statement on Bishop McDevitt President
HARRISBURG, Pa. – During the summer break, Dr. David Gardiner, the Diocese, and Bishop McDevitt agreed upon a mutual separation. We thank Dr. Gardiner for his service during what have…
Bishop Timothy Senior to begin Pastoral Visits this Summer
Bishop Timothy Senior, recently installed as the Twelfth Bishop of Harrisburg, will celebrate Masses with the faithful throughout the Diocese this summer as he begins his pastoral ministry.
Bishop Senior Summer Pastoral Visits
Bishop Timothy Senior, recently installed as the Twelfth Bishop of Harrisburg, will celebrate Masses with the faithful throughout the Diocese this summer as he begins his pastoral ministry. During his pastoral visits, Bishop Senior will also meet with all the priests of the Diocese prior to the public Mass.
Bishop Gainer Announces Clergy Changes for the Diocese of Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today. These changes will take effect June 26, 2023. Every year…
Four Ordained as Deacons for the Diocese of Harrisburg
Newly ordained deacons, from left, Rev. Mr. Drew Tanguay, Rev. Mr. Richard McAlister, Rev. Mr. Thomas Kappes and Rev. Mr. Michael Pray are pictured with the Most Rev. Ronald W.…
The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior Named Twelfth Bishop of Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Eleventh Bishop of Harrisburg, announced that Pope Francis has named His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, as the Twelfth Bishop of Harrisburg.
Bishop Gainer’s Easter Letter
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…
Thomas DeAngelis Named President of Coal Township Catholic School
Today, the Diocese of Harrisburg, in partnership with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas R. DeAngelis as the new president of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School. DeAngelis will begin this new leadership role on April 3, 2023.
Golden Apple Educators Announced for Diocese of Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Seven educators from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg will be honored with the 2023 Golden Apple Award. The highest recognition given by the Diocese to…
Bishop Gainer Grants Dispensation from Abstaining from Meat on Saint Patrick’s Day
The Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, has granted a dispensation from the obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 17, 2023, for the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day.
