Respect Life Leadership Gathering – Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 5:30-8:30pm . Parish Respect Life Ministry leaders are invited to attend an evening of fellowship at the Diocesan Center. Dinner be offered from 5:30-6:30 pm, and presentations from Respect Life Ministry leaders will follow from 6:30-8:30 pm. Each parish is asked to send two representatives, though more may attend. Please RSVP by February 10th by emailing Marianne Weltmer at mweltmer@hbgdiocese.org. Thank you.
Marriage Enrichment Opportunity: The Office for Laity and Family is pleased to partner with Love and Life Programs to bring our diocesan couples a dynamic, intentional, and unique marriage enrichment opportunity. Join us on February 22-23, 2025, at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey for I + You = We, a holistic practical program designed for married couples who want to deepen their relationship and achieve full happiness in their relationship. The program consists of six key topics, each of which guides participants through important aspects of married life.
Human Trafficking Awareness Event, February 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Human trafficking is a real, local problem here in the south central Pennsylvania region. Join us for a seminar to raise awareness about this pressing issue, including who it affects and what you can do to support those affected by human trafficking in our community. To read Bishop Senior’s pastoral letter on human trafficking, visit hbgdiocese.org/humantrafficking or Register here.
When: March 21-23 Cor ad Cor retreat
Cor ad Cor is a conference for college students seeking to grow in their understanding of and love for the Catholic Church as well as deepen their relationship with God. Join us for three days of talks, reflections, and fellowship as well as time for prayer and the sacraments.
The motto of Cardinal John Henry Newman was ‘Cor ad cor loquitor’ which means ‘heart speaks to heart.’ St. John Newman is the patron of college campus ministry because of his love of learning (especially theology and church history) and his great contributions to academia. Since many catholic campus ministry centers take him as their personal patron (in the form of Newman Clubs or Newman Houses), he is a perfect figure to unite Catholic college students from around the area.
The retreat will include, Mass, prayer, Confession, teachings, small groups, fellowship, and fun! Retreat will begin on Friday, March 21st and conclude on Sunday, March 23rd.
The cost includes all retreat activities, meals, and lodging. Those in need of financial assistance should reach out to Zack Haney at 717-657-4804 ext 307 or by email: zhaney@hbgdiocese.org.
All undergraduate students who live or attend school in the area are welcome!
Where: Priestfield Pastoral Center (4030 Middleway Pike, Kearneysville, WV 25430)
Cost: $250 per student (only $25 deposit due at registration)
Visit www.hbgdiocese.org/cor-ad-cor for more information and to register.”
Lenten Day of Reflection , March 22
All Catholic physicians, healthcare workers, medical students, lawyers, law students, and legal professionals are invited to a Lenten Day of Reflection on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the Diocesan Conference Center. This annual event is co-sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society. The morning includes a Penance Service with Confession, fellowship, reflection, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. For planning purposes, RSVP by March 18th to KNeri@hbgdiocese.org.
THE SAINT JOSEPH ITALIAN MASS
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
SAINT JOAN OF ARC
359 W. Areba Ave,
Hershey, PA 17033
Reverend Joshua Brommer, Celebrant
Please join us for the Holy Mass
Italian dinner reception after Mass
For information please contact:
Maria DiSanto at 717-554-5698 disanto1@comcast.net
or
Mariella Amato at 717-278-9420
The Diocese of Harrisburg is pleased to share a new and exciting fundraiser event to support our local pregnancy resource centers. Biking for Babies will host a local Ride for Life on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Holy Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church, Shippensburg, at 7:30 am. The Biking for Babies program will follow Mass. Join us! For more information and to register please visit https://www.bikingforbabies.com/events/
The next Beginning Experience weekend is May 2-4th, 2025, at Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon, PA. Beginning Experience is your Church at work to provide help, healing and spiritual restoration for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, divorce, or separation. For more information on the program or to register for a weekend program, please see the Harrisburg Diocesan website: http://www.hbgdiocese.org/, or check www.beginningexperience.org, or contact the team lead, Julie, at 717-379-0800.
“Calling all college students! The Diocese of Harrisburg is hosting a retreat just for you called Cor Ad Cor. Come take some time to rest from the busy semester and find connection with God and your peers. Event will include time for prayer, Mass, adoration, spiritual talks, small group discussion, and much more!
50th Wedding Anniversary Mass – June 22
Were you married in 1975?
Celebrate your Golden Jubilee with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sunday, June 22nd at Good Shepherd Church.
Please contact your parish office with your name and address if you are celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary this year by March 28th.
Registration is open for our Young Adult Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, July 26-August 6, 2025! Anyone ages 18-39 is welcome to join us as we travel to Italy to celebrate the Jubilee with Pope Francis and young people from all over the world! While there, we will also visit Assisi and tour the many holy and ancient sites Rome has to offer. Deadline for registration is October 1st and space is limited, so sign up quick! Trip price (including airfare and hotels) starts at $3,850. Only a $450 deposit is due at registration. For more details, please visit the trip website https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com/tour/2025-jubilee-of-deacons-italy-pilgrimage-with-the-diocese-of-harrisburg/ or contact Zack Haney zhaney@hbgdiocese.org.
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