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Reflecting on September 11
It is hard to believe that 25 years have passed since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 — a day of profound sorrow that forever changed our nation and remains etched in our collective memory.
Catholic Education Commission Releases Recommendations
HARRISBURG, Pa. – After nearly a year of work, including significant research, interviews, listening sessions and school visits, the Catholic Education Commission for the Diocese of Harrisburg recently released its report and recommendations to Bishop Timothy C. Senior.
Pope Leo XIV Sends Letter to the American People Marking the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Bishop Senior Announces June Clergy Changes
The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments this weekend.
Statement from Bishop Timothy C. Senior in Response to the Commonwealth Court’s Ruling on Taxpayer Funding of Abortion
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Most Revered Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg , released the following statement today in response to the Commonwealth Court's ruling on taxpayer funding of abortion:
Golden Apple Educators Announced for Diocese of Harrisburg
Seven educators from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg will be honored with the 2026 Golden Apple Award.
Bishop Senior Offers Greetings to Jewish Community for Hanukkah
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Jewish Community, Happy Festival of Lights. As you begin the celebration of Hanukkah, I extend my heartfelt greetings on behalf of the Diocese of Harrisburg. May this be a special time of joy, peace, and renewed hope for all who celebrate.
U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore
As pastors, we the bishops of the United States are bound to our people by ties of communion and compassion in Our Lord Jesus Christ. We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement.
Statement from Anti-Defamation League on Halloween Parade Float
I want to commend Bishop Timothy Senior and the leadership of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg for their swift and unequivocal condemnation of the Holocaust imagery that appeared on the St. Joseph's Catholic School float in the Hanover Halloween parade.
Statement from Bishop Timothy C. Senior on Notorious Symbol of Hate Displayed in Halloween Parade
The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, has issued the following statement regarding a notorious symbol of hate that appeared on a float of one of the Diocese’s Catholic schools during a recent community Halloween parade.
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