Masses and Prayer Services
The Italian Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph will be celebrated on Sunday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey. Father Joshua Brommer and Father Matthew Morelli will concelebrate. Through the generosity of the Collura and Manzella families, a traditional St. Joseph Altar will be created in the social hall where the Italian Apostolate Ministry Committee will provide a dinner and reception after Mass. For more information, contact Maria DiSanto at 717-554-5698 or disanto1@comast.net, or Mariella Amato at 717-278-9420.
A Tenebrae “service of darkness” will take place at St. Joseph Church in Mechanicsburg on Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. This powerful service, which takes place during Holy Week, consists of Scripture readings and beautiful musical selections. The service is marked by the gradual extinguishing of candles to symbolize the darkness surrounding Christ’s passion. For information, call the parish at 717-766-9433 or visit www.stjosephmech.org.
Pax Christi Harrisburg will hold its annual Walking Way of the Cross in downtown Harrisburg on Good Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m. Participants should gather at 9:45 a.m. at Front and Market Streets by the Dauphin County Courthouse. The walk ends at Riverfront Park at Front and State Streets. The event connects Jesus’ journey to the cross with current themes of justice and peace. The walk is approximately an hour and a half and will occur rain or shine. Parking on Good Friday is free downtown. For more information, call Rick Woodard at 717-991-4204.
Retreats & Pilgrimages
Lebanon Catholic Class of ’75 pilgrimage hosted by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Lynne Farkas will take place September 28-October 9, 2026. Itinerary includes Rome, a Papal Audience, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Orvieto and Fiumicino. Daily Masses, visits to basilicas and optional river cruises, hot air balloon rides and cooking class. Cost is $6,098 departing from New York; $6,398 from Chicago. Early bird discount of $100 with deposit by March 31. For more information and a detailed itinerary, contact Lynne Farkas at 717-679-0379 or lynnefarkas@comcast.net, call Regina Tours at 1-800-CATHOLIC or visit https://regina-tours.com/custom-pilgrimages and enter registration number BN#89969.
The Diocese of Harrisburg will host its annual Young Adult Retreat May 22-24 at the Christian Retreat Center in East Waterford, Pa. All adults ages 18-39 are welcome to attend. This year’s retreat is entitled. “Unafraid: Out of the Upper Room.” Come join us for a weekend (which just so happens to take place during Pentecost) where we will discover how to welcome the Holy Spirit into our lives and work with Him so that we can move out of our own Upper Rooms and accomplish the mission God has for each of us. The retreat will include Mass, prayer, confession, teachings, small groups, fellowship, and fun. The cost includes all retreat activities, three meals on Saturday, Sunday Brunch, and lodging. Find full details at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/event/unafraid-out-of-the-upper-room-young-adult-retreat/. Early-bird deadline is April 6; overall registration deadline is May 8.
The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (HDCCW) invites all women of the Diocese to their 14th Annual Weekend Retreat being held on the beautiful campus of Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md. The retreat begins on Friday evening, June 12, until noon on Sunday, June 14. The retreat master is Father Matthew E. Cannon, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Annville. The registration deadline is May 23. Registration forms and more details are available from Jeanne Warren, Registration Chair, at warrenrjs@gmail.com or 717-503-9429, or visit www.harrisburgdiocesanccw.com and click on “Retreat” to access a registration form online.
St Joseph Parish in Danville will host Immaculée Ilibagiza for a retreat, “Love, Hope and Forgiveness” on Friday, April 24, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 25, from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Immaculée will share her powerful story and messages of love, hope and forgiveness. Immaculée is a Rwandan genocide survivor and New York Times bestselling author of multiple books including “Our Lady of Kibeho” and “Left to Tell.” She has been recognized and honored with numerous humanitarian awards. Come learn how prayer works miracles through Our Lady as Immaculee shares her love and knowledge of apparitions around the globe including Our Lady of Kibeho in her home country. This retreat includes Immaculee’s witness of the power of prayer and miracles of the rosary. Immaculee’s story is truly powerful and will be sure to touch you in many ways. Must pre-register online to attend. Visit https://www.immaculee.com/collections/retreats and select Danville, PA. Pricing and schedule are also available on the website.
Join Father Leo Goodman and St. Margaret Mary Parish, Harrisburg, on a pilgrimage to the sites and shrines of France, October 5-14, 2026. The pilgrimage includes Annecy, Ars, Paray-le-Monial and the Visitation Convent, Nevers, Chartres, Lisieux, Normandy’s beaches, Lourdes and Paris, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal. See the full itinerary and cost at https://files.constantcontact.com/a08275f3801/9fe01363-bc7c-4c2c-add9-9776a7377cdc.pdf. For more information, contact Deacon Francis “Hank” Skorija at 717-775-4669 or dfskorija@hbgdiocese.org.
A Beginning Experience Weekend for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation will take place May 1-3 at Camp Kirchenwald, Lebanon. The ecumenical Beginning Experience weekends are an approved program of the Catholic Church. Hundreds of persons have been helped to move towards successful, productive, happy lives by attending one of these weekends. The weekend is led by persons who have lost a spouse through death or divorce and are trained in facilitating a weekend. Each Beginning Experience Team is certified by the International Beginning Experience Organization. For information, visit https://www.hbgdiocese.org/clev/laity-and-family/navigating-difficulties/ or www.beginningexperience.org. Information can also be obtained by contacting Harrisburg Beginning Experience team member Julie at 717-379-0800.
Join Father Augustine Joseph, pastor of St. Peter Parish, Columbia, on a pilgrimage to France, September 28-October 8, 2026. Sites include Ars, Chartres, Lisieux, Nevers, Paris, Lourdes and Mont Saint-Michel. Cost is $4,899 (plus estimated $649 in airline taxes and surcharges) from Philadelphia. Early registration price per person if deposit is paid by June 20. Travel arrangements by Pentecost Tours, Inc. Visit www.pentecosttours.com or email travel@penetecosttours.com, referencing tour number 60928 for the full itinerary and more information.
St. Joseph Parish, Hanover, is hosting a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C., for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 26, 2026. The pilgrimage focus will be the Rosary, Adoration and Mass. The Pilgrimage Prayer will be available in January 2026, beginning a novena on the last Saturday of each month. During the pilgrimage, activities include the Sacrament of Reconciliation by Dominican priests, book signings, lunch will be available for purchase in the church cafeteria, and the gift shop will be open. The bus departs from St. Joseph Parish in Hanover at 7 a.m. Cost is $25 per seat; please call St. Joseph Parish at 717-637-5236 to sign up, reserving your transportation to the pilgrimage.
Education & Enrichment
Men of the Diocese are invited to join Father Boniface Hicks, OSB, for the 2026 Men’s Conference on April 18 at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg. This year’s theme is “Steadfast in Mercy.” Cost is $40 per person, $70 for a father/son combo. Clergy are admitted free of charge. Registration deadline is April 6; walk-in registrations are $50. See the full schedule, list of presenters and registration information at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/event/mens-conference/.
An afternoon of reflection hosted by the Corpus Christi Parish Council of Catholic Women will take place on March 14 from 1-3 p.m. in the Corpus Christi Parish Center, Chambersburg. Jack Allen, a Chambersburg native from FOCUS Catholic Campus Ministry, will be the guest speaker. Join the CCW to learn more about the important mission of FOCUS in winning, building and sending out disciples in parishes and communities. Fellowship and light refreshments are included in the event. There is no cost to attend.
The Lancaster Region of the Order of Malta will host Father Sebastian Walshe for “How to Keep Your Kids in the Faith for Life – and Bring them Back if they Have Strayed.” The Norbertine priest from St. Michael’s Abbey in California and nationally known speaker and author will give his presentation on Saturday, March 21 at St. James Parish in Lititz. This is a deeply practical and hope-filled presentation for anyone concerned about passing on the faith to the next generation or praying for loved ones who may have drifted away. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m., followed by Father Walshe’s talk from 10-11:30.
St. Martin de Porres Catholic Worker House in Harrisburg hosts a Bible study on Monday nights at 7 p.m. for English-language learners. If you’re looking for a place to study scripture together and practice your English or help your fellow Catholics learn English, please join us. The house is located at 1440 Market Street. Find more information at https://stmartindeporrescw.org/.
St. Martin de Porres Catholic Worker House in Harrisburg will have a roundtable discussion on the Pact of the Catacombs and the Church of the Poor on Sunday, March 15, at 4 p.m. “How I wish for a Church that is poor and for the poor!” Pope Francis said in March 2013, during the first week of his pontificate. Fifty years before that, several Catholic bishops gathered together to commit themselves to being a Church that loves Holy Poverty and loves the poor. Come learn about that “Pact of the Catacombs” and how we can live in that spirit today. The house is located at 1440 Market Street. Find more information at https://stmartindeporrescw.org/.
Save the date to join the Harrisburg Diocese Council of Catholic Women at their annual convention as they “Celebrate 100 Years: Faithful Past, Hopeful Future.” The HDCCW 100th Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg. The keynote speaker is Kelly Wahlquist, a Catholic speaker, author and founder of WINE: Women In the New Evangelization. Celebrate a century of faithful service and step with us into a hopeful future guided by Christ, including The Gospel of Magic with special guest Father Leo Goodman. We hope you will all be able to join us for a day of centennial celebration liturgy, dynamic workshops rooted in faith, fellowship, prayer and special anniversary moments. Visit https://www.harrisburgdiocesanccw.com/hdccw-convention for information and a registration form.
The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is offering a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to a high school senior Catholic girl for the freshman year 2026-2027 at an accredited college, university or trade school. The applicant must meet all conditions established by the Scholarship Committee as set forth in its Rules and Regulations included in the application packet on the HDCCW website (https://www.harrisburgdiocesanccw.com). Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
Regina Caeli Academy of Harrisburg is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Regina Caeli Academy (RCA) is a homeschool hybrid program rooted in the Classical Tradition. Our motto is simple – we partner with parents in “training the mind to form the soul.” The Catholic faith is the foundation of our program. Our staff and students live the Catholic faith daily, modeling virtue, prayer and service in all we do. Students attend the Harrisburg Regina Caeli Academy Center on Mondays and Thursdays. Parents are given detailed lesson plans to follow on homeschool days. If you would like more information about our center or want to schedule a tour, please contact us at 717-614-8970 or msanders.hpa@rcahybrid.org. You can also visit the Regina Caeli Website at https://www.rcahybrid.org/.
Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue is scheduled for March 25 and May 27. This group meets from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Diocesan Center, Harrisburg. If you or someone from your parish would like to be part of this dialogue, invite others to already-existing dialogues, initiate and facilitate dialogue with other Christian groups or seek support or guidance from the Office for Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs, contact Father James Lease at frjlease@hbgdiocese.org.
“Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land” with Christopher West and Mike Mangione will take place at St. Leo the Great Church, Rohrerstown, on April 23 from 7-9:30 p.m. The event blends music, art and presentations that tap into the deepest desires of the human heart and offer a vision of the Gospel through the lens of St. John Paul II’s teaching on the Theology of the Body. For tickets, visit www.aftontickets.com/m4mlancaster. For more information, contact Tina Johnson at St. Leo’s at 717-394-1742 or tjohnson@stleos.org.
The Conewago District Council of Catholic Women will have a Lenten Day of Reflection, Saturday, March 7, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Hanover. Franciscan Sisters Eileen Quinn and Mary Therese While will be the presenters on the theme, “Living the Peace Prayer of St. Francis: A Lenten Response to God’s Deep Love for Us.” The Day of Reflection will take place in Gotwalt Hall. A free-will offering will be collected. For information, contact Sandy Clark at smclark@pa.net.
A study on “Moments with Mary” module 1, “Who is Mary?” authored by Johnnette Benkovic Williams, founder of the Women of Grace apostolate, will take place at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey. Study begins April 18 from 10 a.m.-noon and continues April 25 and May 9, 16 and 23. Includes weekly videos in class and individual daily videos with Johnnette. Cost of book is $25. All Catholic women are invited to attend. For information and to sign up, contact Chris Arnold, Regional Coordinator, at 717-379-6041 or carnold@womenofgrace.com.
Events & Fundraisers
Biking for Babies will host a local Ride for Life on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail on Saturday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, Shippensburg, at 7:30 a.m. The Biking for Babies program will follow Mass. All are welcome to support this event by participating in the ride, fundraising, and/or donating. Biking for Babies is a fundraiser event to support our local pregnancy resource centers. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.bikingforbabies.com/events/.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Marysville will have a spaghetti dinner, March 26 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Each meal is $15 and includes spaghetti with meat sauce, two handmade meatballs, pepper slaw or applesauce, bread and butter, dessert and bottled water. Additional meatballs are available at two for $3.
The Adams County Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is holding a St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 21, at the Gettysburg VFW from 5:30-10 p.m. The event benefits the Hibernian Hunger Project which supports local hunger-relief organizations. Admission is $35 for adults, $15 for children 8-12, and free for children 7 and under. The evening includes a traditional ham (or corned beef) and cabbage dinner, dessert, snacks and live music by Irishtown Road. There will also be a raffle of Irish goods and a cash bar. For tickets or more information, visit https://square.link/u/5rqGCjDR, call 240-818-3652 or email GettysburgAOH@gmail.com.
Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg will have its MiniTHON on March 28 as students stand together in a 12-hour dance marathon to help conquer childhood cancer. This mission unites the community while raising critical awareness and funds to support children and families served by the Four Diamonds Fund. You can support McDevitt students in their fundraising efforts by making a gift to Mini-THON at: https://bit.ly/McD_Mini-THON_2026.
Regina Caeli Academy invites all to an Irish Family Fest to be held Sunday, March 15, from noon-4 p.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Church, Mechanicsburg. Come enjoy delicious food, festive Irish music, fun kids’ activities, a fabulous basket raffle, and more. Tickets can be purchased for a reduced price in advance: $15 adults, $7 kids ages 3-12, or $50 a family by contacting bonniefinnerty7@gmail.com. Tickets available at the door for $20, $10, and $60 respectively. Children under 3 are free. All proceeds benefit Regina Caeli Academy which offers a Catholic classical education two days a week to homeschooling families.
Morning Star’s Annual Life Saving Banquet will take place on Thursday, April 16, at the Penn Harris Hotel. Learn about Morning Star’s strategy to help those most at risk for abortion, see their incredible impact on life in 2025, and hear keynote speaker Ryan Bomberger’s unique perspective on how every life has purpose. Learn more and register today at www.SupportMorningStar.com.
Prince of Peace Parish in Steelton is sponsoring their “Spaghetti on Second” dinner on Palm Sunday, March 29, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parish center. The dinner includes a tossed salad, homemade spaghetti with two meatballs, two slices of Italian bread and a beverage of your choice for $15. Contact the parish office at 717-985-1330 for tickets or pay at the door. Eat-in or take-out. Extra meatballs available for an additional fee.
Knights of Columbus Council #3625 of Prince of Peace Parish in Steelton are sponsoring an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday, March 15, from 9 a.m.-noon in the parish center. The breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage links, hash browns, muffins, orange juice, cranberry juice and coffee for $11. Children 6-12 years of age are $7 and children 5 and under are free. Contact the parish office at 717-985-1330 for further information.
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic School in Ephrata has rescheduled its Open House, postponed from January, to Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-noon. The Open House gives families interested in OMPH School an opportunity to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and learn about financial aid and enrollment. OMPH School offers full-day preschool (ages 3 and 4), full-day kindergarten and grades first through eighth. Children of all faiths are welcome, and interested families are encouraged to call the school at 717-738-2414 to schedule a tour if they are unable to visit on March 22. Financial aid is available to qualifying families, along with tuition transfer grants and legacy scholarships.
Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Middletown, is selling chocolate candy eggs through Easter (or as long as supplies last). Eggs are available in peanut butter, coconut or butter cream coated in either milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Each 2.4-ounce hand-dipped egg sells for $2. The EGG Store opens Monday, February 19. Hours of operation are Monday from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Eggs will not be sold at the parish or school office. The store is located at 280 N. Race Street; park in the church lot and look for the store sign. Visit https://www.ssbvm.org/eggs-2024 for details and contact information.
Job Openings
The Diocese of Harrisburg has an immediate full-time vacancy for an individual to provide housekeeping and food services for the priests living on the Diocesan Campus. The successful candidate will be part of a team with flexibility to work on a weekend rotation and occasional evenings. Attractive compensation and benefits package. Full job description available at www.hbgdiocese,org/careers/. Apply to employment@hbgdiocese.org.
Lancaster Catholic High School is seeking a Campus Minister. This position serves as the primary leader of Campus Ministry at Lancaster Catholic High School and assumes the full responsibilities of the Director of Campus Ministry. This position advances the mission of the school by helping students integrate their faith with the knowledge they acquire and the skills they develop in a practical, comprehensive, and meaningful way. The Campus Minister is responsible for the development, administration, and evaluation of Campus Ministry programs for students, faculty, and staff, providing both spiritual leadership and operational oversight of all aspects of the Campus Ministry program. This position is supervised by the principal, who may adjust core responsibilities as needed for the welfare of the school community and the mission. See the full job description and application information at https://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofharrisburg/onlineapp/.
St. Francis Xavier Parish, Gettysburg, is seeking a Parish Manager to assist the Pastor in the overall administrative operations of the parish. This position supports the effective management of parish personnel, finances, buildings and grounds, parish organizations and committees, and scheduling. The Parish Manager works closely with the Pastor to ensure that the parish’s resources are managed ethically and efficiently in support of its mission and ministries. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of experience in business administration and personnel supervision. Experience with parish operations is preferred, and strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of Church teaching and an understanding of the mission and life of a Roman Catholic parish are required. Experience with capital campaigns and building projects is desirable, as is familiarity with school administration. While St. Francis Xavier is a bilingual parish, conversational Spanish is not required. To apply, please submit your résumé or direct questions to Father Timothy Marcoe, pastor, at frtmarcoe@hbgdiocese.org.
St. Francis Xavier Parish, Gettysburg, seeks a part-time music coordinator for the parish’s music ministry. The Director of Music Ministry position requires planning, coordinating and executing the music program as it relates to the celebration of parish liturgies. Additionally, the position coordinates cantors and directs the adult choir, as well as serves as liaison for the children’s choir director and for the coordinator of music for Spanish liturgies. Interested parties should submit a basic resumé and letter of interest to Father Timothy Marcoe, pastor, at frtmarcoe@hbgdiocese.org. Questions can also be directed to Father Marcoe via email or 717-334-3919, ext. 8. A full ministry description is available upon request.
Catholic Charities is hiring a Program Manager for Lourdeshouse Maternity Residential Program. The manager will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all aspects of residential care and services required to meet the needs of residents. The Program Manager ensures staff members comply with agency standards; schedules and coordinates staff and volunteers to ensure ongoing supervision and quality care of residents; develops and operates within a yearly budget; supervises the day-to-day cleanliness, safety guidelines and general conditions of the grounds and agency vehicles; and reviews and signs off on all Individual Service Plans and Aftercare Plans. Bachelor’s degree in related Human Service field from an accredited college or university or five years’ of experience working in a residential setting with combined supervisory and case management experience required. If interested, please email your resumé to Sean Miriello at smiriello@cchbg.org.
St. Benedict the Abbot Parish, Lebanon, is seeking a part-time maintenance coordinator, weekdays and on-call, 25 hours biweekly. Previous experience in maintenance or related field helpful. Must be dependable and have a reliable work ethic, and have knowledge of building systems, strong attention to detail and the ability to take initiative, and be motivated to make a difference. Apply via email to stbenedicttheabbot@hbgdiocese.org or in-person at the parish at 1300 Lehman St., Lebanon, PA 17016.
Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Danville, are looking to fill the following positions: two dietary aides, part-time, 8-hour shifts/6 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 11 a.m.-7 p.m., weekends and holidays; two dietary aides, part-time, 3-7 p.m., weekends and holidays; one full-time cook with floating shifts on weekends and holidays; and two full-time dietary aides/servers. For additional information or to apply for one of these positions, please contact Alyssa Nickelson anickelson@mariajosephccc.org or Rhiannon Bronson rhiannon.bronson@oneforefront.com.
Morning Star Pregnancy Services is seeking a full-time Director of Education, a part-time Educational Programs Instructor and a part-time Medical Sonographer. The Director of Education position is a leadership role for a committed, energetic professional who believes deeply in pro-life values, sexual integrity, traditional marriage, and lifelong family formation—and who is excited to both teach in the classroom and lead a growing clinic education program. The Educational Programs Instructor supports the Director of Education in teaching middle and high school students essential life skills related to relationships and risk behaviors. The curriculum empowers students to avoid sexual risk. The Medical Sonographer position is two Mondays a month at the Harrisburg clinic. For more information on these open positions, please visit https://supportmorningstar.com/get-involved/job-openings/.
The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Danville, are hiring two full-time LPNs or Med-Techs, PRN Med-Techs, and one part-time housekeeper (Life Skills candidates are encouraged to apply for the part-time housekeeping position). Please contact our HR Department for more information at 570-275-3581, ext. 156, or e-mail scole@sscm.org.
