Reflection on September 11
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, offered the following statement today to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “It…
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Catholic Education Commission Releases Recommendations
Year-long review hopes to strengthen Catholic schools in the Diocese HARRISBURG, Pa. – After nearly a year of work, including significant research, interviews, listening sessions and school visits, the Catholic Education…
Pope Leo XIV Sends Letter to the American People Marking the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Marking the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo XIV has addressed a letter to the American people.…
Bishop Senior’s Letter on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Each year, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ leads us to reflect more deeply on our participation in the…
Bishop Senior Announces Results of Feasibility Study
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Diocese of Harrisburg recently partnered with the Steier Group to test the feasibility and potential support for a major initiative to fund several…
Clergy Changes Announced for Diocese
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…
Statement from Bishop Timothy C. Senior in Response to the Commonwealth Court’s Ruling on Taxpayer Funding of Abortion
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Revered Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg , released the following statement today in response to the Commonwealth Court’s ruling on taxpayer funding of abortion:…
Bishop Senior Offers Greetings to Jewish Community for Passover
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following message offering his greetings to the Jewish community at the start of Passover: Dear…
Golden Apple Educators Announced for Diocese of Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Seven educators from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg will be honored with the 2026 Golden Apple Award. The highest recognition given by the Diocese to…
Bishop Senior’s Easter Letter
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On Easter morning, we stand with the first disciples before the empty tomb and encounter a truth so astonishing that it forever changed the…
Bishop Senior’s Child Abuse Prevention Month Letter
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon…
Bishop Senior Offers Reflection on Saint Patrick
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we approach Saint Patrick’s Day, I invite you to reflect on the words of Saint Patrick, “If I have any worth, it is…
Bishop Senior Releases Message to Vietnamese Catholic Community for Tet
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following message to the Vietnamese Catholic Community for Tet, the Vietnamese New Year: Dear Brothers and…
Bishop Senior Offers Greetings to Muslim Community for Ramadan
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following greeting to the Muslim community for Ramadan: Dear Friends in the Muslim Community, On behalf of…
Lenten Message from Bishop Senior
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter once more into the sacred season of Lent, the Church invites us to a profound journey of spiritual renewal, prayer, and…
Bishop Senior’s World Day of the Sick Letter
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On February 11, as we commemorate the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Church observes the World Day of the Sick. This annual…
Bishop Chairmen Call on Administration to Extend Protections for Haitians in the United States
WASHINGTON – “There is simply no realistic opportunity for the safe and orderly return of people to Haiti at this time,” said Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, chairman of the U.S.…
Bishop Senior’s Letter Regarding Snow Storm
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, For this past week we have been aware of the weather forecasts informing us of a potential major snowstorm heading to the Midstate, likely to…
Bishop Senior Announces a Campaign Feasibility Study
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you for your steadfast support of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Because of your prayers and generous sharing of your time, talent, and treasure, our…
A Message from Bishop Senior on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we pause once again to honor the enduring legacy of a leader whose courage and faith transformed…