Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Christmas is the time to celebrate the miracle of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and joyfully proclaim that “For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” (Luke 2: 11)
The Diocese of Harrisburg is pleased to announce that Sean Van Eman has been named principal of Lancaster Catholic High School in Lancaster. Mr. Van Eman brings a wealth of knowledge, skills, and love for Catholic education to this position. He will begin his role as principal on February 10,…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced additional changes to clergy assignments this weekend. Every year the Diocesan Bishop works with the Priest Personnel…
The following parishes have submitted their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass schedules for publication. Parishes are listed by town, alphabetically. All Masses are open for in-person attendance. Call your parish for the date and time of its Christmas Masses if you don’t see it listed below.
The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, has granted a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Monday, December 9, 2024, for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Advent begins this weekend; it is a season rich with anticipation and reflection as we prepare once again to commemorate the birth of the Christ Child.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, From November 3-9, the Church celebrates Vocations Awareness Week. Pope Francis has said that “no vocation is born of itself or lives for itself.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, November is filled with many important celebrations, like All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and Thanksgiving.
October 6, 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On October 7th we mark the one-year anniversary of the tragic attack by Hamas on Israel, where more than 1,200 people,…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The impact…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement to our Jewish brothers and sisters in observance of Rosh Hashanah: Dear Sisters and…
October 1, 2024 Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Jewish Community, On behalf of the Catholic community of the Diocese of Harrisburg, I offer heartfelt prayers and warmest best wishes…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Church invites us to reflect deeply on the sacredness of life through our annual observance of Respect Life Month.
September 15, 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On behalf of the entire Diocese of Harrisburg, I write to offer prayers and many blessings to all of our Hispanic…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the end of the summer approaches, the electoral season is well underway throughout the United States. As Catholics, we are called to be responsible citizens, and, as such, to engage actively in public life.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced additional changes to clergy assignments this weekend. Every year the Diocesan Bishop works with the Priest Personnel…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement regarding the recent events at the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics in Paris: Dear…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This weekend, on July 28, we celebrate the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today, the Diocese of Harrisburg is announcing the retirement of our Chief Financial Officer, Donald J. Kaercher, and the appointment of his successor, Michael Gillis. Kaercher’s final…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement following the political rally shooting in Butler, Pa., on July 13th: I was shocked…