HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Diocese of Harrisburg announced this weekend that in continued alignment with local, state, and federal health guidelines, effective immediately, all fully vaccinated parishioners no longer need to wear masks when attending Mass. This move comes after the state of Pennsylvania immediately adopted the recent recommendations from…
Robert Hopstetter HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Diocese of Harrisburg is pleased to announce that Robert A. Hopstetter has been named Director of the Diocesan Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). He will begin his role as Director on May 1, 2021. “We are very excited to welcome Mr. Robert Hopstetter as the…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, has announced changes to clergy assignments today. These changes will take effect June 21, 2021. Every year Bishop Gainer works with the Priest Personnel Board to make assignment decisions for the Diocesan clergy in an effort to meet the…
The Diocese of Harrisburg is pleased to announce that William J. Lippe has been named principal of Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown.
WASHINGTON – Following the verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, Minnesota today, Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, and Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Ronald Gainer invites the faithful to join him in-person and online for Holy Week celebrations from Saint Patrick Cathedral. Last year at this time, churches in the Diocese of Harrisburg were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, our Catholic churches are open for in-person…
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference responded on March 4 to questions that many people have asked about whether it is permissible to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
WASHINGTON – On March 2, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg released the following statement today following the sentencing of John Allen. “While we are pleased that John Allen is facing justice for the heinous crimes he perpetrated, our continued thoughts and prayers are with the innocent children he victimized. Allen was…
Ashes to be distributed in COVID friendly manner HARRISBURG, Pa. – The holy season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, will celebrate Mass and distribute ashes at noon at the Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, 212 State Street, Harrisburg.…
Bishop Ronald W. Gainer released the following statement today in celebration of National Catholic Schools Week: As we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week, we are reminded of the important role our Catholic schools have in the lives of families throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg. This week is a time when…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Ronald W. Gainer released the following statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as the 46th President of the United States of America: I join with my fellow Catholic bishops today in praying that God will grant our new President and those in his…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Ronald W. Gainer released the following statement today in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” On Monday, January 18, our nation will honor the late…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Ronald W. Gainer issued the following statement on the recent events at the U.S. Capitol Building. “My dear brothers and sisters, I urge you to join me in praying for peace for our country after today’s events in our nation’s capital. We experienced many challenges during…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Bishop Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, issued the following statement on the announcement of Monsignor Larry James Kulick being appointed Bishop of Greensburg. “I am delighted to send my prayerful congratulations to Bishop-elect Larry Kulick on his appointment as Bishop of Greensburg by…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Diocese of Harrisburg has once again been found in compliance with the U.S. Bishops’ “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.” The Diocese has passed independent audits of its child protection procedures every year since the policy was adopted by the United States Conference…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement regarding the report of former cardinal Theodore McCarrick. “Like many Catholics throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg, our state and our country, I welcome the release of this report regarding the actions of former cardinal Theodore…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg released the following statement today following the guilty plea from John Allen. “We are glad to see that justice will be served against John Allen for the heinous crimes and pain he inflicted on innocent children. The Diocese of Harrisburg removed…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement regarding the use of music composed by David Haas. “After the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against liturgical composer and musician David Haas, and in consideration of the statements from the Archdiocese of Saint…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement regarding the pending sale of Holy Spirit Hospital to Penn State Health: “Holy Spirit Hospital is the only Catholic hospital within the Diocese of Harrisburg. As such, it is important that the medical care provided…
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