Kirchenwald translated from its German roots means “church forest” and that enchantingly peaceful sanctum has been the forested host site for the annual diocesan summer camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the past four decades.

Bishop Timothy C. Senior has released a sweeping pastoral vision letter for the Diocese of Harrisburg, calling clergy, consecrated men and women, and lay faithful alike to renew their commitment to the Gospel and “stir into flame” the gifts of faith bestowed through Baptism and Confirmation.

Most of us do not begin the day thinking about papal encyclicals. That is understandable. Yet I believe Pope Leo’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, speaks directly to concerns many people in our community already feel.

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 Eucharistic Sacrifice of the Lord and how that participation might profoundly influence our lives.

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 key priorities.