The Diocese of Harrisburg has a rich heritage of cultural diversity and ethnicity. The Office of Multicultural Ministries seeks:
Office of Multicultural Ministries
- To build bridges of mutual respect and understanding between the Anglo and ethnic-minority communities throughout the diocese.
- To promote and develop a culturally and ethnically diverse diocese.
- To address pastoral and spiritual needs as well as promote the full participation in the life of the Church of the following diocesan apostolates: Black Catholic, Hispanic, Korean, and Vietnamese.
Addressing Racism
- Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love – A Pastoral Letter Against Racism (USCCB)
- Bishop’s statement in response to the unrest in our country.
Black Catholic Apostolate
To address the social, economic and spiritual concerns of all persons of African ancestry.
Hispanic Apostolate
The Hispanic Apostolate seeks to provide spiritual and pastoral services to the Hispanic community of the diocese.
The Office of Multicultural Ministries collaborates with the following groups that celebrate their Catholic faith and rich cultures:
- Italian Apostolate Ministry: For more information: Maria DiSanto at (717) 554-5698 or disanto1@comcast.net
- Kolo “Marian” Club: Croatian folklore ensemble from Prince of Peace Church in Steelton
- Ancient Order of Hibernians: Irish Catholic fraternal organization
Black Catholic Apostolate
- Timely Ministry Resources for Black Catholics provided by the USCCB
- The National Black Catholic Congress
- List of Black / African Saints
- The African American Catholic Youth Bible
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Black Catholics for Life
- Institute for Black Catholic Studies – Xavier University
- The African-born & the Church Family in the United States
- New The History of Black Catholics in the U.S. by Fr. Cyprian Davis
