HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, and Mr. Daniel Breen, Secretary for Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese, announced today that enrollment in the…
Catholic Charities, in conjunction with the Diocese of Harrisburg, is pleased to announce that Kelly A. Gollick has been named the Executive Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Diocese of Harrisburg is pleased to announce that Rev. Mr. Gregory M. Amarante, a permanent deacon for the Diocese, has been named the Secretary for the Secretariat of Catholic Life & Evangelization (CLEV).
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Diocese of Harrisburg announced today that, effective immediately, masking guidelines are being restored for clergy and lay members for the distribution of Holy Communion for all…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Jesus commanded his followers to care for the sick and to bring physical and spiritual healing to everyone. In that spirit, the Catholic bishops of the Commonwealth…
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Today, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg released the following statement regarding Rev. David Danneker. Rev. Danneker most recently served in the role of vicar general and…
Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, and Mr. Daniel Breen, Secretary for Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese, announced today the start of a strategic vision process to strengthen Catholic education in the Diocese of Harrisburg.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Diocese of Harrisburg released the following statement regarding Traditionis custodes: Bishop Gainer is currently reviewing Pope Francis’ motu proprio, Traditionis custodes, and the accompanying letter, which…
Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced today that the obligation for Catholics to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days is being reinstated, effective August 15, 2021.
The Diocese of Harrisburg announced today that in continued alignment with state health guidelines, effective immediately, masking mandates for the unvaccinated have been lifted in all parishes in the Diocese. While the mandate has been lifted, those who wish to continue wearing a mask are welcome to do so.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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