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York Catholic Middle & High School Principal Appointed President

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsJuly 1, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, and the Board of Directors for York Catholic Middle & High School are pleased to announce that Katie Doyle has been appointed to the new position of school President. Doyle begins this new role on July 1.

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We Are There: Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Harrisburg joins national campaign to promote the life-giving work of the Catholic Charities network

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsJuly 1, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Harrisburg is joining with the Catholic Charities network around the country to participate in We Are There, a national awareness campaign…

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A Message from Bishop Senior about Religious Freedom Week

Diocesan News, NewsJune 21, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Religious freedom allows the Church, and all religious communities, to live out their faith in public and to serve the good of all.” (Religious Freedom Week, n.d.) These words from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops pointedly describe the importance of religious liberty.

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A Message from Bishop Senior on Juneteenth

Diocesan News, NewsJune 19, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Two months after the end of the Civil War, on June 19, 1865, the last enslaved people in the Confederate states were told of their freedom. This date, known as Juneteenth, marked a significant milestone in putting an end to the evil of slavery in our…

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Bishop Senior Announces Additional Clergy Changes for the Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsJune 10, 2024

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…

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Join Me for 8 Days of Eucharistic Joy

Diocesan News, NewsMay 22, 2024

May 22, 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am pleased to announce that during the first week of June our Diocese will celebrate 8 Days of Eucharistic Joy…

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Bishop Senior Announces Clergy Changes for the Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMay 19, 2024

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…

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Diocese to Host ‘8 Days of Eucharistic Joy’

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMay 17, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Diocese of Harrisburg, under the guidance of the Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, will host 8 Days of Eucharistic Joy from June 1-8,…

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Trinity High School Principal Appointed President

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMay 15, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, and the Board of Directors for Trinity High School are pleased to announce that John Cominsky has been appointed to the new position of school President. Cominsky will begin this new role on July 1.

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Bishop Senior Appoints Next President for Lancaster Catholic High School

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMay 14, 2024

Bishop Timothy Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, and the Board of Directors for Lancaster Catholic High School are pleased to announce that Kyla Hockley has been appointed as the next President for the school. Hockley will begin her new role on July 1.

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A Message from Bishop Senior on Mental Health Awareness Month

Diocesan News, NewsApril 30, 2024

May 1, 2024   Dear Brothers and Sisters, For the last seventy-five years, our nation has recognized Mental Health Awareness Month throughout the month of May. It serves as an…

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Bishop Senior Releases Statement for Passover

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsApril 23, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Timothy Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following message today:   Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Jewish Community, On behalf of the clergy, religious, and…

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Bishop Senior Announces Clergy Changes for the Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsApril 19, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today. Every year the Diocesan Bishop works with the Priest Personnel Board to…

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Saint Columba Catholic School to Close

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsApril 19, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Saint Columba Catholic School, operated by Saint Columba Catholic Church, Bloomsburg, will permanently close its doors at the end of the current school year. The pastor, and…

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A Message from Bishop Senior on Dignitas Infinita

Diocesan News, NewsApril 17, 2024

April 17, 2024   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last week, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a declaration on human dignity entitled Dignitas lnfinita. This…

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Bishop Senior’s Child Abuse Prevention Month Letter 2024

Diocesan News, NewsApril 12, 2024

April 2024   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The month of April has been designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month, we call particular attention to…

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Golden Apple Educators Announced for Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsApril 5, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Seven educators from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg will be honored with the 2024 Golden Apple Award. The highest recognition given by the Diocese to…

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Bishop Senior’s Easter Letter 2024

Diocesan News, NewsMarch 27, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters, This stained-glass window at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg depicts The Risen Christ revealing Himself to Mary Magdala on Easter morning.Photo by Chris Heisey, The Catholic…

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Nationwide Invitation to Prayer

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMarch 21, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On Sunday we begin Holy Week, the most sacred time of our Church year when we commemorate the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of the…

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Bishop Senior Releases Statement on Ramadan

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMarch 19, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Timothy Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following message today:   Dear Friends in the Muslim Community, On behalf of the clergy and religious and lay…

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