Celebrating 10 Years of Laudato Si’: An Online Conversation Series & An In-person Presentation Series
On May 24, 2015, Pope Francis wrote the encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. In it, he called for a new dialogue to protect our common home and bring the entire human family together as one.This May, an important series of online conversations and in-person presentations will offer the opportunity for participants to connect with one another, the Diocese of Harrisburg, and individuals that dedicate their time and ministry to the goals of Laudato Si’. You may register for any number of the following events in the series using the registration link. Those registering for the online conversations are encouraged to read Laudato Si’ and will receive reflection questions for discussion via email prior to each of the three 1-hour conversations. The three 1-hour in-person presentations will not be available online.For more information and to register, please visit https://www.hbgdiocese.org/celebrating-10-years-of-laudato-si/
Quo Vadis Days
June 22 – June 26
Quo Vadis Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, prayer, and discussions to help you explore our Lord’s call in your life. There will be priests, seminarians, and other young men like yourself gathered together for these days. Activities will include prayer (Holy Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, etc.), games, bonfires, recreation and sports (soccer, capture the flag, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, flag football), talks, great food, and discussions.
Legend tells us that St. Peter asked Jesus this question on the outskirts of Rome. We know where Jesus went in response to His Father’s will.
Where are you going? What is the Father’s will for you? The Lord in His love has a great and wonderful plan for you. Jesus’ plan for some men is to be one of His priests. The priesthood is an indispensable and awesome mission. Many of the Church’s greatest saints have been priests. Even though Jesus continues to call young men to this life, sometimes the world we live in makes it difficult to hear His call.
A time to share our faith and meet other young men seeking God’s will.
| Who: | Young men, ages 15-25 |
| Cost: Where: | $100 per participant. Mt. St. Mary’s, Emmitsburg, MD |
Volunteers Needed for the Diocesan Camp at Kirchenwald
The Diocesan Camp at Kirchenwald is seeking volunteers to assist at its residential camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities from August 10-15, 2025. The camp is dependent on volunteers, with a particular need for volunteers who can spend the night. There are no special qualifications or minimum time required for volunteering. All volunteers are required to complete the Diocese of Harrisburg Youth Protection Clearances. There is no cost to volunteers; all meals, events, campground activities, etc. are included.
If you are not able to volunteer but wish to support this special ministry, your prayers, financial generosity or simply sharing this volunteer solicitation with someone you think might be interested all make a significant, positive difference. Donations may be sent to Catholic Life and Evangelization, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Checks should be made payable to the Diocese of Harrisburg with Camp Kirchenwald in the memo line.
For more information or any questions, please contact Kate Neri at 717-657-4804, Ext. 317, or email KNeri@hbgdiocese.org.
Monday, June 16, 2025, annual Golf Tournament
Join us Monday, June 16, 2025, for our annual Golf Tournament. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families. For more information, please visit www.cchbg.org or contact Tara Benkovic, tbenkovic@cchbg.org.
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.