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Pope Leo XIV Sends Letter to the American People Marking the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsJuly 3, 2026

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.…

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Clergy Changes Announced for Diocese

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMay 24, 2026

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…

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Statement from Bishop Timothy C. Senior in Response to the Commonwealth Court’s Ruling on Taxpayer Funding of Abortion

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsApril 21, 2026

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:…

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Bishop Senior Offers Greetings to Jewish Community for Passover

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsApril 1, 2026

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…

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Golden Apple Educators Announced for Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsApril 1, 2026

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…

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Bishop Senior Offers Reflection on Saint Patrick

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsMarch 13, 2026

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…

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Bishop Senior Releases Message to Vietnamese Catholic Community for Tet

Media Releases, NewsFebruary 17, 2026

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…

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Bishop Senior Offers Greetings to Muslim Community for Ramadan

Media Releases, NewsFebruary 17, 2026

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…

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Bishop Chairmen Call on Administration to Extend Protections for Haitians in the United States

Media Releases, NewsFebruary 2, 2026

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.…

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Bishop Senior Offers Greetings to Jewish Community for Hanukkah

Media Releases, NewsDecember 14, 2025

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, offers the following greetings to the Jewish community at the start of Hanukkah: Dear Brothers and Sisters of…

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U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore

Media Releases, NewsNovember 12, 2025

BALTIMORE, Md. – As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for…

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Statement from Bishop Timothy C. Senior on Notorious Symbol of Hate Displayed in Halloween Parade

Media Releases, NewsOctober 31, 2025

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, has issued the following statement regarding a notorious symbol of hate that appeared on a float of one of…

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Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments

Diocesan News, Media ReleasesOctober 21, 2025

WASHINGTON – “Though we are grateful that aspects of the Administration’s policies announced Thursday intend to include comprehensive and holistic restorative reproductive medicine, which can help ethically to address infertility and its underlying causes, we…

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Bishop Senior Offers Prayers for Jewish Community at start of Rosh Hashanah

Media Releases, NewsSeptember 22, 2025

Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Jewish Community, As you and your families prepare to celebrate the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, I wish to extend my prayers and heartfelt best wishes on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg.

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Bishop Senior Offers Prayers After Tragic Shooting in York County

Media Releases, NewsSeptember 18, 2025

The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following statement today in light of the tragic shooting in York County: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic shooting that occurred in York County, which claimed the lives of three law enforcement officers and injured two others. At…

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Bishop Senior’s Statement on the Shooting of Charlie Kirk

Media Releases, NewsSeptember 11, 2025

The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, issued the following statement today in response to the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk.

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Deacon Michael McGovern Appointed Director of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Harrisburg

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsSeptember 9, 2025

The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deacon Michael McGovern as the new Director of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Harrisburg.

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Investing in the Future: The Enduring Value of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Harrisburg

Media ReleasesSeptember 4, 2025

Since 1868, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg have educated students in an environment that blends academic excellence, personal responsibility, accountability, compassion, and moral and spiritual formation, with a…

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Bishop Senior Offers Prayers and Support Following Tragic Shooting in Minneapolis

Diocesan News, Media Releases, NewsAugust 27, 2025

The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, issued the following statement today in response to the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis: “I join with my brother bishops in condemning the senseless violence seen today at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.

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Commission Established to Build Strong Future for Catholic Education in Diocese

Diocesan News, Media ReleasesJuly 8, 2025

Today, the Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced a renewed commitment to Catholic Education for the Diocese with the establishment of the Uniting for Growth: Catholic Education Commission. This ad hoc commission will work over the next year to present recommendations to strengthen Catholic education in the…

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