Bishop Senior Announces a Campaign Feasibility Study
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you for your steadfast support of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Because of your prayers and generous sharing of your time, talent, and treasure, our…
A Message from Bishop Senior on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we pause once again to honor the enduring legacy of a leader whose courage and faith transformed…
Invitation for Applications to be Permanent Deacons
January 13, 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the current candidates for the Permanent Diaconate are completing their final year of formation, I am pleased to announce that…
Bishop Senior’s Christmas Letter
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so…
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. On this occasion, I want to speak to you personally.…
Bishop Senior’s Advent Letter
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter the holy season of Advent, the Church invites us to slow down, watch, and prepare our hearts for the coming of…
Advent Penance Services
Penance Services are taking place in churches across the Diocese during the season of Advent. 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 it listed below.
A Letter from Bishop Senior about World Day of the Poor
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we join the universal Church in observing the World Day of the Poor on November 16, 2025, we are called to renew our…
Statement from Bishop Timothy C. Senior on Notorious Symbol of Hate Displayed in Halloween Parade
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, has issued the following statement regarding a notorious symbol of hate that appeared on a float of one of…
A Letter from Bishop Senior about an Exciting Addition to The Catholic Witness
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we look toward 2026, we prepare to celebrate an extraordinary milestone – the 60th anniversary of The Catholic Witness, the official publication of the…