WASHINGTON, D.C. – Marking the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo XIV has addressed a letter to the American people.…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Each year, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ leads us to reflect more deeply on our participation in the…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Diocese of Harrisburg recently partnered with the Steier Group to test the feasibility and potential support for a major initiative to fund several…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments this weekend. Every year the Diocesan Bishop works with the Priest Personnel Board…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Revered Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg , released the following statement today in response to the Commonwealth Court’s ruling on taxpayer funding of abortion:…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following message offering his greetings to the Jewish community at the start of Passover: Dear…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Seven educators from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg will be honored with the 2026 Golden Apple Award. The highest recognition given by the Diocese to…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On Easter morning, we stand with the first disciples before the empty tomb and encounter a truth so astonishing that it forever changed the…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we approach Saint Patrick’s Day, I invite you to reflect on the words of Saint Patrick, “If I have any worth, it is…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter once more into the sacred season of Lent, the Church invites us to a profound journey of spiritual renewal, prayer, and…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On February 11, as we commemorate the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Church observes the World Day of the Sick. This annual…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, For this past week we have been aware of the weather forecasts informing us of a potential major snowstorm heading to the Midstate, likely to…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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.…
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…
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…