Recent Announcements

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For a listing and description of some of the Lenten Fish Dinners around the Diocese of Harrisburg scroll down to the special section for them.

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The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Emmitsburg, Md., will have a Day of Retreat with Father Dwight Schlaline, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Conewago. The Lenten retreat, “Pondering with Mother Mary,” will take place Saturday, February 28th. Cost is $35, or $50 including lunch. Father Schlaline asks, “Has someone ever said: ‘You think too much.’  ‘Why don’t you just let it go?’  Have you ever tried to stop ruminating about something but just couldn’t do it? It’s possible to be free from overthinking.” Visit www.nsgrotto.org/events for more information. Or contact Lisa at 301-447-5521 or l.m.rush@msmary.edu.

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The Italian Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph will be celebrated on Sunday, March 22nd, at 1:30 PM at St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey. Father Joshua Brommer and Father Matthew Morelli will concelebrate. After Mass: A traditional St. Joseph Altar and dinner will be provided in the social hall.  For more information, contact Maria at 717-554-5698 or Mariella at 717-278-9420.

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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.

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Here are two “Women of Grace” offerings:

1.  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.  

2. A Spanish-language Morning of Grace for all Hispanic women of the Diocese will take place on Saturday, March 14th, 8 AM to noon. The theme is “The Women at the Foot of the Cross.” This is a free event with Mass, presentations, the Rosary, Adoration, refreshments and fellowship. 

For information and to sign up for either event 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/.

 

!! LENTEN FISH FRIES​ !!

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The Knights of Columbus of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey will have their Fish Fry in the social hall at 359 W. Areba Ave on February 27th and March 13th & 27th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Eat in or Take Out. Meal options include baked and fried fish, hand-cut fries, homemade mac and cheese, perogies with onions and more. Platters offer your choice of baked or fried fish, one side (fries, mac-cheese, perogies), applesauce and coleslaw. The cost is  $13 (2 piece fish), $15 (3 piece fish) and include a drink. Kids’ Meals of mac and cheese, applesauce and a drink are $5!

 

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament & Vietnamese Martyrs Church Knights of Columbus Council #15137 in votes you to Lenten Fish Dinners: Friday evenings, February 20th and 27th, and March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the Social Hall in the basement of the Church. Featured dinner choices are Beer Battered Haddock, Lightly Seasoned Oven Baked Cod, or Large Breaded Shrimp (2 item Combo plates available). Half portions and Fish Sticks are available for the kids. Dinners also include fresh coleslaw, choice of homemade mac & cheese, baked potato or French fries, beverage, and dessert. Adult Dinners are $15.00 per person and kid’s meals are $7.00 per person. Take-outs are available. Proceeds enable our Council to support the needs of our Parish and other charitable functions.  Church address is 2121 N 3rd St., Harrisburg PA. Handicap accessible ramp is located on Woodbine St.

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Holy Angels Parish, Kulpmont, will host Lenten fish dinners on Fridays during Lent beginning February 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. or until sold out. Dinner includes baked haddock, potato, vegetable and dessert. Cost is $12. Drive-up service available at the Activity Center.

 

Holy Spirit Church, Palmyra, will host its annual Lenten fish fry on Fridays, February 20 and 27, and March 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. Dine-in or take-out is available, with online ordering and curbside pickup. Menu items include North Atlantic haddock (baked or fried), crab cakes, shrimp, clam strips, perogies, soup and mac-and-cheese. Cash or credit accepted.

 

Saint Jude Catholic Church, Mifflintown, will host Lenten fish dinners every Friday from February 20 through March 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu includes baked or fried haddock, fried clam strips, popcorn shrimp, French fries, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, corn, green beans, applesauce, vanilla and chocolate pudding, roll, cake, coffee, iced tea and lemonade. Cost is $15 for adults, $6 for children ages 6–12, and free for children 5 and under. Sponsored by St. Jude’s Knights of Columbus.

 

Sacred Heart School, Lewistown, will host Fish Sandwich Fridays every Friday during Lent from 3 to 5:30 p.m., in the Sacred Heart School cafeteria. Fish sandwiches are $5 or $8 with mac and cheese. Proceeds support Sacred Heart School.

 

St. Peter Catholic Church, Columbia, will host its 47th annual fish fry on Fridays from February 20 through March 27, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at 121 South Second Street. Sandwiches (crab cake, oyster and fish fillet) and dinner platters (fish fillet, shrimp, oyster, scallop, crab cake and baked haddock) will be available. For more information, call 717-684-7070.

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Our Lady of Lourdes, Enola:  Fish, Mac and Cheese, Crab Cakes and Pierogi Dinners – Eat in or take out! 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Fridays through March 27th.  Check their website for Info and order  forms at  www.ourladyoflourdesenola.org

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Seven Sorrows Catholic Church in Middletown is holding its Annual, drive-thru only, Fish Fry every Friday of Lent through March 27, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The menu includes fish & chips, baked haddock, fried shrimp, pierogies, mac and cheese, fish sandwich, soups by the 1/2 quart, coleslaw, and veggies. Four desserts will be available New this year: deep-fried cheese sticks!  Also available are their award winning chocolate eggs available in peanut butter, coconut, and butter cream, hand-dipped in either milk or dark chocolate. Each egg is $2.00.  For more information, including the full menus (subject to change), visit https://www.ssbvm.org and click on Fish Fry or Eggs.

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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.