Recent Announcements

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​​​A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for healing from abortion will take place April 17th to the19th in Washington, New Jersey.  Experience the mercy and compassion of God in a safe and confidential environment. To register, or for more information, text or call Leah at 609-709-3479.

 

​“Women of Grace”:  A study on “Moments with Mary” module 1, “Who is Mary?” authored by Johnnette Benkovic Williams, will take place at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey. Study begins April 18th, 10 AM to noon and continues April 25th, May 9th, 16th and 23rd. Cost of book is $25. All Catholic women are invited to attend. For information and to sign up for contact Chris Arnold, 717-379-6041.

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A pilgrimage can be a great adventure enhancing your faith, understanding and love for God and Holy Mother Church.  Here in the Diocese of Harrisburg there are several offerings in the near future hosted by priests, experts in leading pilgrimages: Father Don Bender, pastor, St. Patrick’s, Carlisle, a pilgrimage to Ireland, May 14th - 23rd.  Father Rodrigo Arrazola, pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cornwall, a pilgrimage to Italy, May 10th - 21st.  Father Benny Jose, pastor, St. Joseph’s,  Bonneauville, a pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes. September 20th - 29th.   For information visit www.catholicwitness.org  and click on the “notebook” tab, choose the latest issue, click and scroll to “retreats and pilgrimages”

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​Regina Caeli Academy of Harrisburg is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Partnering with parents, Regina Caeli Academy is a homeschool hybrid program rooted in the Classical Tradition in “training the mind to form the soul.” The Catholic faith is foundational to the program. Staff and students live the Catholic faith daily, modeling virtue, prayer and service. Students attend the Harrisburg RCA Center on Mondays and Thursdays. Parents are given detailed lesson plans to follow on homeschool days. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 717-614-8970 or visit Regina Caeli Website at https://www.rcahybrid.org/.

 

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DIVINE MERCY SPRING RETREAT

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20th Annual Divine Mercy Retreat weekend at Malvern Retreat House, April 10th-12th, 2026!

 

Speakers: Bishop Efren Esmilla, Fr. Steve DeLacy & Kathleen McCarthy. 

 

Beautiful Malvern Retreat grounds in bloom for Spring, Holy Mass, spiritual conferences on the Divine Mercy Message, access to the St. Carlo Acutis Shrine, reconciliation, private adoration, devotions, healing service, religious goods for sale & blessings of articles! Music by Christine Wittman & Saint Agnes Schola. Learn about the unique graces & indulgences available through the Divine Mercy Devotion & the Jubilee. Check in begins Friday at 4PM ends after 3PM devotions on Divine Mercy Sunday. $290 for in-person 3 days, 2 nights, $100 for persons under 22 years old or $75 for virtual. This is a co-ed Retreat & will be held in Upper McShain with rooming in Our Lady’s & St. Joseph’s Hall.

 

See www.divinemercyretreat.com to register & more info.

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Divine Mercy Devotion: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message

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St. Carlo Acutis Shrine at Malvern: https://www.malvernretreat.com/blessed-carlo-acutis-shrine-center-for-eucharistic-adoration/

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Continuing 

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The members of the Serra Vocations Club of Harrisburg invite you to their meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at the Diocesan Center, in Harrisburg.  Mass is celebrated by Father Joshua Weaver at noon in the chapel at the Center, followed by prayers for our priests, sisters, deacons and seminarians, and lunch.  Meetings consist of prayer, announcements, a timely speaker and other instructional or spiritual events.  If you would like to attend a meeting, please email Stella at theoldfolk@aol.com  [The organization, named after Saint Junipero Serra, has, as objectives, to promote priestly and religious vocations in the Catholic Church, by supporting our clergy and prospective clergy prayerfully and  financially.]

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Are you looking for a great school for your child?  If so, consider Catholic Schools.  The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg are noted for excellent academics, affordable tuition, high graduation rates, and college scholarships.  To find a school near you go on-line to www.gocatholicschools.org ​

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The Flower of Carmel Hermitage is seeking volunteers to assist in the development of funding and construction of a Laura which is a small colony of hermits who spend their entire life in prayer alone with God.  In the Diocese of Harrisburg the hermit’s way of life is approved by our Bishop who is their Superior.  These consecrated hermits live alone praying constantly and doing penance for the the forgiveness of their sins and those of the whole world.  As of old, they rely on the support of others.  If you want to learn more, explore the life, or want to assist in the building of something beautiful for God go on-line to, https://flowerofcarmelhermitage.org/ or e-mail sisterhermitess@gmail.com . 

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In 1981, Mother Angelica, a cloistered Franciscan nun, launched what has become the largest media network in the world, the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN).  Mother Angelica was born Rita A. Rizzo in a small home in the southeast end of Canton, Ohio during the Roaring Twenties.  Her life was not easy... still, with a few miracles and perseverance along the way, Mother’s EWTN now reaches over 700 million homes in 145 countries in various media formats.  You can learn all about her life by visiting the Mother Angelica Museum located at the Saint Raphael Center in Canton, Ohio.  To learn more about visiting the Center call 1-800-548-8270 or visit online at http://motherangelicatour.com.