Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8.HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following message on the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, as the Holy Father.
“On behalf of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Diocese of Harrisburg, I join with our Universal Church in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV.
“We give thanks to God the Holy Spirit for guiding the Cardinal Electors in the Conclave.
“I am confident that Pope Leo XIV will lead the Church in a way which continues the work started by the late Pope Francis in making our Church one that is welcome to all, committed to peace and justice, and one that forms all the faithful as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.
“To Pope Leo XIV, I pledge in my own name, and on behalf of the faithful of the Diocese of Harrisburg, our respect, obedience, and prayerful support as he begins his new ministry.”
Bishop Senior will celebrate a Mass for Pope Leo XIV on Friday, May 9, at 12 p.m. and Sunday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m., both at Saint Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg.
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The Diocese of Harrisburg was established on March 3, 1868. It has 97 parishes and missions, 34 Catholic schools, and is home to approximately 201,000 registered Catholics throughout its 15 counties. To learn more about the Diocese and its ministries, visit www.hbgdiocese.org.
