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On ‘Mary’s Mountain,’ Diocesan Pilgrims Find Transformative Experiences
Entering the pathways that meander along the Stations of the Cross, a Rosary walk and shrines to various saints before culminating in the peaceful Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, pilgrims carried prayer intentions up “Mary’s Mountain” and found themselves transformed by the journey.
Festivals & Picnics
Summertime means parish festivals! Enjoy food, games, raffles and live music at these events taking place throughout the Diocese in the coming weeks. Check back often, as more festivals will be added when their information is received.
‘Peace in Knowing What I was Made for:’ Meet Deacon Andrew Heidelbaugh, Who Will be Ordained a Priest Next Month
A dozen years ago as a high school student, Andrew Heidelbaugh was digging deeper into his faith and stepping out on a journey – one that has led to his upcoming ordination as a priest of the Diocese of Harrisburg this June 6.
Is Your Marriage Struggling? One Couple Shares How Retrouvaille Offers Hope
Father William Forrey, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Harrisburg, is a marriage warrior. Since 2003 he has been a presenting priest with Retrouvaille, a canonical ministry of the Catholic Church dedicated to helping married couples heal troubled marriages, rediscover love, and build lasting happiness.
Penance Services: Receive God’s Forgiveness This Lent
Penance Services in most of the Diocese’s churches this Lent offer Catholics the perfect invitation to receive the Sacrament of Penance ahead of the Easter celebration. The following is a list of services, arranged alphabetically by town, which were submitted from the parishes.
Parish Fish Dinners this Lent
Enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship while supporting local parishes and ministries at a Lenten fish dinner near you! The list will be updated as more submissions are received, so be sure to check back!
Schedule of Parish Holy Hours for Peace
Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has called upon bishops and priests to respond to the unrest within our nation with a Holy Hour for Peace.
March for Life Preview 2026: ‘Life Is a Gift’
Thousands will gather for the 53rd National March for Life in the nation’s capital on Friday, Jan. 23. Every January, tens of thousands of people march on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., for “the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world,” according to the March for Life website.
Parish Christmas Masses – Celebrate the Birth of Christ!
The following parishes have submitted their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass schedules for publication. All Masses are open for in-person attendance.
Advent Penance Services: Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as You Make Room for Christ
Advent Penance Services offer Catholics the perfect invitation to receive the Sacrament of Penance ahead of the Christmas celebration.
Submission Deadline
The deadline for submissions to the biweekly Notebook/Parish Obituaries listing is every other Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Please refer to the Publication Schedule for edition dates and deadlines.
