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LEARN MORE Covid-19 Guidelines for Parishes Read Important Updates View Event Information Saturday, August 22, 2020 Ordination to the Diaconate READ MORE Bishop’s Blog: A Time of Reflection READ MORE Cemetery Flower Program Honor your deceased loved ones, laid to rest in a Diocesan cemetery, with a beautiful floral arrangement. LEARN MORE Serving Our Lord Since 1868 The Diocese of Harrisburg serves 15 counties in Central Pennsylvania. FIND A PARISH LEARN ABOUT THE DIOCESE School Registration Open Registration is open for the 2020 – 2021 academic year. LEARN MORE FIND A SCHOOL NEAR YOU We Pledge our dedication to the healing and reconciliation of victims of sexual abuse as a minor. READ MORE Christ is Calling Deep inside every man is a desire to do something important with his life, to be a hero, and to change the world. The Father has put this desire in your heart and He wants to fulfill that call in you. ANSWER THE CALL LEARN ABOUT VOCATIONS Diocese of Harrisburg Reorganization Information Claim Form Claim Form Information Claim Form Deadline Learn More Search Our Site: Diocesan News 13 Aug 20 Catholic Schools Participate in CDC Cleaning Training Catholic schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg continue to prepare for the start of the school year a... 06 Aug 20 Protocols and Enhancements in Play as Student-Athletes Return to Sports As teams return to their fields, courts and tracks for summer workouts and the official start of pra... 30 Jul 20 Survey in Next Week’s Edition Seeks Feedback to Determine Future of The Witness Your voice is needed to help determine where The Catholic Witness goes in the future. To assist us i... 23 Jul 20 Catholic Schools Make Plans to Resume In-Person Class “Welcome Back.” These two words can be associated with many of life’s major moments and it is these... 16 Jul 20 Diocese Announces Formation Program for Spiritual Directors To accommodate the growing desire among the faithful for guidance in the spiritual life, the Diocese... Quick Links Parish Online Giving Youth Protection We Pledge . . . Diocesan Annual Campaign Find a Parish or Mass Time Find a Priest Find a Catholic School Find a Cemetery Find a Diocesan Office Divorce and Remarriage Catholic Charities Contact the Diocese Events Upcoming Events Sat 22 Ordination to the Diaconate August 22 @ 10:00 am Sun 23 Multicultural Summer Picnic – CANCELLED August 23 @ 12:00 pm Sun 23 Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Mass August 23 @ 2:30 pm Wed 26 Annual C/DRE Convocation August 26 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm View More… Facebook Feed Diocese of Harrisburg 5 hours ago Today is the feast of St. John Eudes (1601-1680). He was a French priest who was a gifted preacher and confessor. He was particularly devoted to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary and founded the Society of Jesus and Mary, focusing on the gentle and merciful love of Jesus and His mother. He preached against the Jansenist Heresy which denied the role of free will in salvation and damnation. Image courtesy of anastpaul.com ... See More See Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Diocese of Harrisburg 1 day ago Not willing to let go of your marriage? Many couples continue to struggle in a marriage, but are not willing to give up on each other. There is hope. Retrouvaille is a program designed to help struggling marriages regain their health. It helps a husband and a wife rediscover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For more information about weekends for couples, contact the registration team at retrouvaillehbg@gmail.com or 717-356-2185. ... See More See Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Diocese of Harrisburg 1 day ago Your voice is needed to help determine where The Catholic Witness goes in the future. We value your opinion, and we want to hear from you! TAKE THE SURVEY: https://bit.ly/WitnessSurvey #Catholic #CatholicNews #News #TheCatholicWitness ... See M...