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Diocese Releases Statement on Bishop McDevitt President

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsAugust 25, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – During the summer break, Dr. David Gardiner, the Diocese, and Bishop McDevitt agreed upon a mutual separation. We thank Dr. Gardiner for his service during what have…

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Bishop Timothy Senior to begin Pastoral Visits this Summer

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsJuly 12, 2023

Bishop Timothy Senior, recently installed as the Twelfth Bishop of Harrisburg, will celebrate Masses with the faithful throughout the Diocese this summer as he begins his pastoral ministry.

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Bishop Gainer Announces Clergy Changes for the Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsJune 4, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today. These changes will take effect June 26, 2023. Every year…

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Four Ordained as Deacons for the Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMay 20, 2023

Newly ordained deacons, from left, Rev. Mr. Drew Tanguay, Rev. Mr. Richard McAlister, Rev. Mr. Thomas Kappes and Rev. Mr. Michael Pray are pictured with the Most Rev. Ronald W.…

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The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior Named Twelfth Bishop of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsApril 25, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Eleventh Bishop of Harrisburg, announced that Pope Francis has named His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, as the Twelfth Bishop of Harrisburg.

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Thomas DeAngelis Named President of Coal Township Catholic School

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMarch 31, 2023

Today, the Diocese of Harrisburg, in partnership with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas R. DeAngelis as the new president of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School. DeAngelis will begin this new leadership role on April 3, 2023.

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Golden Apple Educators Announced for Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMarch 28, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Seven educators from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg will be honored with the 2023 Golden Apple Award. The highest recognition given by the Diocese to…

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Bishop Gainer Grants Dispensation from Abstaining from Meat on Saint Patrick’s Day

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsFebruary 21, 2023

The Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, has granted a dispensation from the obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 17, 2023, for the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day.

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Roman Catholic Diocese Completes Reorganization Process

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsFebruary 15, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg (RCDH) announced that its Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization has been approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle…

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Bishop Gainer Welcomes Saint Joseph’s University to Diocese

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsJanuary 19, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement today related to the announcement that the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, which is the…

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Bishop Gainer Releases Statement on Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsDecember 31, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today, the Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI:             “Today we mourn the death…

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Harrisburg Diocese Catholic Schools Receive $1M to Support Student Scholarships

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsDecember 7, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today, Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, and Daniel Breen, Secretary of Catholic Education, announced that over $1M has been raised in just six months…

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Bishop Gainer Announces Clergy Changes for Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsDecember 5, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today. Priests are selected for assignments based on a variety of factors, including local needs…

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg Files Joint Plan of Reorganization with Federal Court

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsNovember 18, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg (RCDH) and the Tort Claimants Committee filed a joint plan of reorganization with the Federal Bankruptcy Court, which is one…

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Bishop Gainer Announces Clergy Changes for Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsSeptember 28, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today:   The following clergy changes were effective as of July 1, 2022: At the…

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New Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Named for Diocese

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsSeptember 27, 2022

The Diocese of Harrisburg is pleased to announce that Zachary Haney, a native of Danville, has been named Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Diocese.

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Bishop Gainer Announces Clergy Changes for Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsSeptember 21, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today:   The following clergy changes were effective as of July 1, 2022: At…

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Sacred Heart Parish to Receive Assets of Fetherston Trust, Packwood House Museum

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsSeptember 13, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lewisburg is honored and humbled to be the recipient of the assets of the Fetherston Trust, including the Packwood House Museum. An…

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg and Tort Claimants Committee reach agreement in Chapter 11 Reorganization

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsAugust 4, 2022

Today, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg (RCDH) and the Tort Claimants Committee are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to settle the Diocese’s Chapter 11 reorganization case. This process has been ongoing since February 2020 and today’s news is positive for all parties involved.

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One Ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsAugust 3, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Tuesday, August 2, Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, ordained Reverend Norbert Suresh A. Vargheese to the sacred priesthood at Saint Patrick Cathedral in…

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