Holy Week 2021 Masses with Bishop Gainer
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Ronald Gainer invites the faithful to join him in-person and online for Holy Week celebrations from Saint Patrick Cathedral. Last year at this time, churches in…
USCCB Addresses the Use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON – On March 2, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of…
Diocese Releases Statement on John Allen Sentencing
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg released the following statement today following the sentencing of John Allen. “While we are pleased that John Allen is facing justice…
Bishop Gainer to Celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass
Ashes to be distributed in COVID friendly manner HARRISBURG, Pa. – The holy season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of…
Bishop Gainer Releases Statement on Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Ronald W. Gainer released the following statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as the 46th President of the United States of America: I…
Bishop Gainer Reflects on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Ronald W. Gainer released the following statement today in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.…
Bishop Gainer Issues Statement on the Recent Events at U.S. Capitol Building
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Ronald W. Gainer issued the following statement on the recent events at the U.S. Capitol Building. “My dear brothers and sisters, I urge you to join…
Diocese of Harrisburg Passes Annual Youth Protection Audit
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Diocese of Harrisburg has once again been found in compliance with the U.S. Bishops’ “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.” The Diocese has…
Diocese of Harrisburg Releases Statement on McCarrick Report
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement regarding the report of former cardinal Theodore McCarrick. “Like many Catholics throughout the Diocese of…
Diocese of Harrisburg Releases Statement on John Allen Guilty Plea
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg released the following statement today following the guilty plea from John Allen. “We are glad to see that justice will be…