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.
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/
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.
A Concert Benefiting Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families
Please join us for a concert benefiting Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families. The evening will feature the Trinity Concert Choir, Trinity String Ensemble, and the Holy Name of Jesus Liturgy Choir. Bishop Timothy Senior will be our special guest accompanist for the evening. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7pm at Trinity High School Auditorium, 3601 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill. The concert is free to the public, freewill donations to Interfaith Shelter will be accepted.
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Hands of Christ Creating Hope Benefit Dinner – May 8
All are invited to join us at the annual Catholic Charities “Hands of Christ Creating Hope” Benefit Dinner on Thursday, May 8th at the Diocesan Center (4800 Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg). The evening includes a reception and silent auction, plated dinner, and remarks from Bishop Timothy Senior. The featured guest speaker is Sister Veronica Susan of Mary, Isp. Reservations are $125 per person, and various sponsorship opportunities are available. All proceeds benefit the various programs offered by Catholic Charities. For more information, www.cchbg.org or contact Tara Benkovic, Catholic Charities Director of Development, at tbenkovic@cchbg.org or 717-657-4804, ext. 284.
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.