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Catholic Charities Presents Annual ‘Come and See’ Fundraiser via Video Premiere

Diocesan News, NewsDecember 3, 2020

As the premier fundraising event for Catholic Charities, the annual ‘Come and See’ dinner provides a crucial means of support for the organization’s three homes for healing. Each autumn, the event raises much-needed financial support for the Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families, Lourdeshouse Maternity Home, and Evergreen House for women…

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Priest Communicator for Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Dies

Diocesan News, NewsDecember 3, 2020

Father John Fields, an archpriest of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, who was communication director for the archeparchy, died at his home Nov. 28. He was 70.

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Pope Francis to New Cardinals: May the Cross and Resurrection Always Be Your Goal

Diocesan News, NewsDecember 3, 2020

Pope Francis created 13 new cardinals on Nov. 28, urging them to remain vigilant lest they lose sight of their goal of the Cross and Resurrection. “All of us love Jesus, all of us want to follow him, yet we must always be vigilant to remain on the road,” Pope…

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Meet Deacons Weaver and Wislock

Diocesan News, NewsDecember 3, 2020

Deacon Anthony Weaver Jr. Wife: Christina Weaver Home Parish: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lancaster Parish Assignment: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Lancaster What drew you to serve the Diocese as…

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A Review of Light and Leaven: The Challenge of the Laity in the Twenty-First Century

Book Reviews, Diocesan News, NewsDecember 3, 2020

It seems like the only news we get today is bad. We live in a nation deeply divided. Daily we face more news on a pandemic, and news of a…

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Bishop Gainer Provides Update on Reorganization

Diocesan News, NewsDecember 1, 2020

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What a year 2020 has become. Who would have thought that a global pandemic would impact every continent and continue to affect our daily lives, eight months after it reached our Diocese? I pray you and your loved ones have been safe during…

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Bishop Gainer’s Thanksgiving Message

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 25, 2020

My Dear Friends in Christ, With this letter comes my warmest wishes for a most Blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanksgiving is traditionally a time of year when we gather with family and friends in sincere gratitude for God’s abundant blessings in our lives. This year confronted all of us with so…

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Tremendous Performance Lands Trinity State Volleyball Championship

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 25, 2020

Knock hard and long enough on the door of opportunity, and sooner or later it comes open with an answer. For Trinity, their triumphant style of play earned them their first ever PIAA Class 2A state volleyball championship against a formidable foe in Philipsburg-Osceola on Nov. 21 at Cumberland Valley…

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Hanover Knights Team up for Hot Meal Program for Local Communities

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 25, 2020

Knights of Columbus from Hanover Council 871 and San Jose Council 16069, in coordination with office staff from St. Joseph Parish in Hanover, have addressed the community need for food during several months of the pandemic. The dedicated volunteers prepared, served and delivered hot meals every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…

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Meet Deacons Signore, Skorija, Torres

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 25, 2020

Deacon Daniel R. Signore, III Wife: Darlene M. Signore Home Parish: St. Mark the Evangelist, Greencastle Parish Assignment: St. Mark the Evangelist, Greencastle What drew you to serve the Diocese…

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Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius Bestow Servant Leadership Awards

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 25, 2020

The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville awarded the Servant Leadership Award to 27 outstanding high school seniors from the Diocese of Harrisburg late last month. The virtual ceremony took place at the Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville. The Servant Leadership Award recognizes distinguished high school…

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Share Personal Testimonies, Invite Young People to Encounter Christ in the Sacraments, Bishops Urge Catechists at Annual Conference

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 19, 2020

“Until young people realize that Jesus Christ is a real and living person, and until they enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ and experience him moving in their lives,…

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Meet Deacons Roesch, Root, Salzmann

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 19, 2020

Name: Deacon William Roesch Wife: Margaret A. Roesch Home Parish: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Spring Grove Parish Assignment: St. Rose of Lima, York What drew you to serve the Diocese…

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Lancaster Catholic High School Launches Capital Campaign; Project to Begin with STEM Innovation Center Next Summer

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 19, 2020

Lancaster Catholic High School unveiled a capital campaign on Nov. 12 in support of a $12.7 million initiative that will transform the educational, extracurricular and spiritual lives of future students.…

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Lebanon County Christian Ministries Tackles Homelessness with Help from Diocese’s Matthew 25 Grant

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 19, 2020

Homelessness and housing insecurity might not be visible in Lebanon County, but they are prevalent. According to a recent needs assessment report by the United Way, nearly 29 percent of…

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‘We’re Not Defined by Our Disabilities’ Lector, Motivational Speaker Edifies at Mass Celebrating Gifts of People with Disabilities

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 12, 2020

Nino Pesce is not a blind man. He is a man who happens to be blind. The 85-year-old former ophthalmologist consultant went blind at the age of 53, and decided straightaway that his blindness was not going to deter him.

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Diocesan Unbeatens Battle in District 3 Volleyball Championship

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 12, 2020

For the second year in a row, the Trinity Shamrocks won the District 3 Class AA volleyball championships, and this year in convincing fashion, besting the previously unbeaten Fighting Irish of York Catholic in straight sets. When you serve, pass, set, strike, block and dig the ball well, you are…

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York Catholic Plays in Fifth Consecutive District 3 Football Final

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 12, 2020

Experience usually trumps youth in high school sports. A youthful York Catholic football team fell to an experienced Camp Hill, 21-7, in the District 3 Class AA final played at York Catholic on a perfect autumn night Nov. 6 under the lights.

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Lancaster Catholic Continues Winning Tradition at District 3 Tennis

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 12, 2020

The 2020 Fall sports season will be remembered for the challenges of competing amidst an invisible contagion. Many sports teams lost their seasons to Covid and school lockdowns, but there were many who were able to compete and excel. Notably, Anna Millen of Lancaster Catholic, a four seed, knocked off…

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Matthew 25 Grant Helps Pro-Life Center Supply Families with Basic Necessities for Babies

Diocesan News, NewsNovember 12, 2020

When finances get tight, Cody Stout and Danielle Spangle turn to the Carlisle Area Family Life Center for the material assistance they need for their baby. At the center, the young couple can receive diapers, wipes and formula free of charge.

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