Diocesan Leadership

Bishop Timothy C. Senior was installed as the Twelfth Bishop of Harrisburg in 2023. Prior to his installation, he served the Church with distinction as a priest and Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia. Bishop Senior holds advanced degrees in theology, social work, and business administration, and is a classically trained pianist. He brings broad pastoral and academic experience to his ministry. Learn more about Bishop Senior.

Serving as the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Monsignor Quinlan assists the diocesan bishop in coordinating the pastoral governance and ministries of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Working closely with the diocesan bishop and other members of the diocesan administration, he is charged with leading the diocesan offices and ministries in the fulfillment of pastoral goals and objectives set forth by the diocesan bishop.

As the Vicar for Clergy, Father Speitel’s work reflects the vision of the Second Vatican Council that sees the importance of each vocation in the life of the Church. His office supports the life and work of priests, permanent deacons, and those in consecrated life, helping them to live their lives of service within the communion of the Church. The Vicar for Clergy also has special care for those men who are in formation for the priesthood and the permanent diaconate, and to promote ongoing formation for those in Holy Orders, so that they may be better able to live a life of holiness and apostolic service in the Church.

In his role as Judicial Vicar, Father Clark coordinates and oversees the diocesan court of law or Tribunal, and normally serves as presiding judge in all trials. He is also presiding judge of the diocesan Court of Equity, a law court of limited jurisdiction dealing with matters of diocesan statute or policy. As Chancellor, Father Clark expedites canonical matters, records dispensations and decrees, collects and preserves other diocesan and parish records, and assists parishes with sacramental records. The responsibility for preparing the acts and documents of the Curia as well as their preservation in the archives belongs to the Chancellor. By virtue of this office, the Chancellor is an ecclesiastical notary.

As the CFO of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg and CEO of Harrisburg Catholic Administrative Services, Mr. Gillis is responsible for the administration of the financial assets of the diocese and their strategic use. He oversees the development of operational plans as well as annual operating budgets for the diocese, its parishes and Catholic schools, and ministries. Mr. Gillis also oversees the directors, managers, and staff of the many offices under the Harrisburg Catholic Administrative Services umbrella.

Deacon Amarante is responsible for strategic leadership of the Secretariat for Catholic Life and Evangelization (CLEV), which serves parishes by providing resources, training and specialized expertise, so that parishes can develop specific programs and events to reach their parish faith communities. Created in the image of God, every person deserves the opportunity to hear and live the Good News of Jesus Christ, to enter into a relationship with God that frees them from sin and death, to live the abundant life of faith as a member of His Church, and to experience the rewards of eternal life. CLEV exists to extend this opportunity in varied and specific ways throughout the diocese, by providing support to parishes and ministries, hosting events, and developing personnel and programs.

As the Executive Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Harrisburg, Mrs. Gollick is responsible for strategic planning, vision and oversight of all Catholic Charities’ programs. These programs range from maternity homes, adoption services, foster care and counseling to a homeless shelter that keeps families intact. Most of the services are offered at minimal or no cost to the client. The Mission of Catholic Charities is to share the love of Jesus Christ as the Human Services arm of the Catholic Church by providing services to families in need in our local communities and the diocese. Learn more about Catholic Charities.

Mr. Breen provides leadership, direct supervision and management of the Catholic Education Office team in his role as Secretary for Catholic Education. As Superintendent, he also facilitates faith-inspired, big picture, strategic advances the Catholic identity, academic excellence, and ensures the vitality and viability of the Catholic schools in the diocese. He also assists the bishop in his teaching mission by encouraging and supporting leaders of catechetical formation in the parishes and schools, while overseeing catechetical formation from youth to adult, as well as caring for homeschool families.

As the Secretary for Public Relations, Miss Bryson serves as the chief communications officer for the Diocese of Harrisburg, overseeing all aspects of diocesan communications, media relations, digital strategy and public messaging on behalf of the bishop and the diocese. She also provides leadership and strategic direction for The Catholic Witness Magazine, diocesan social and digital media, website communications, video and radio outreach, and internal communications initiatives. Working closely with diocesan leadership, parishes, schools, and ministries, Miss Bryson helps share the mission of the Catholic Church through impactful storytelling, proactive media engagement, crisis communications and evangelization efforts that strengthen the connection between the diocese and the communities it serves.