Knights’ Silver Rose Stops at Cathedral for Pro-Life Rosary
The traveling Silver Rose of the Knights of Columbus, a pro-life initiative that pays homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe, came to St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg on Sept. 27.…
Book Review: Thy Kingdom Come: Living the Lord’s Prayer in Everyday Life
Fall has arrived. Crisp air permeates our days. Soon the trees will start shedding their leaves as they have year after year. As a book reviewer, there’s another guarantee; the…
Bishop Gainer Announces Clergy Changes for Diocese of Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, recently announced changes to clergy assignments. These changes will take effect October 26, 2020. Every year, Bishop Gainer, working…
2020 General Election Materials
September 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As Catholics, we are called to bring our faith and beliefs into the public square. Most often, we do this through the…
Diocesan Conference Invites Catholic Women to Their ‘Place at the Table’
A hallmark of the Diocese’s annual Women’s Conference is the abundant fellowship that comes to life among attendees. Traditionally, upwards of 1,000 women gather for the conference for Mass, spiritual…
Bishop Gainer Blesses New St. John Neumann School in Lancaster
Not so long ago the ground upon which St. John Neumann Church was built was rich farm soil that produced abundant harvests in Lancaster County. Today, that same ground is…
Meet Deacons Biter, Bogdanoff and Centenera
Over the course of the next several weeks, The Catholic Witness will introduce readers to the Diocese’s 35 new permanent deacons, with photos, biographical information, and their comments/words/remarks on service…
Annual Pro-Life Campaign Kicks Off with Unveiling of Mobile Ultrasound Unit
There’s a new bundle of joy among the pro-life movement in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Her name is Little Bee, and her purpose is to change the hearts and minds…
Bishop Gainer Calls for Peace, End to Racism
As a Catholic, I was shocked and saddened by the senseless, brutal treatment and death of Mr. George Floyd. No person should ever be so mistreated, humiliated and murdered because of the color of his or her skin.
Guidelines Announced for Parishes in ‘Yellow’ Zone Counties
As counties transition from “red” to “yellow,” the Diocese of Harrisburg has provided new guidelines for parishes in these “yellow” zones. These guidelines were developed after reviewing the directives from the Governor’s Office and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as studies provided through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Diocese will review and amend these directives as this situation continues to develop.