"> February 2026 – Prince of Peace

Month: February 2026

Diocese of Harrisburg

Feasibility Study

Priority: Our Diocese has 32 Catholic schools serving over 9,000 children, guided by 1,000 devoted teachers and staff. In our schools, children receive more than an excellent academic education. They are formed into future Church leaders, strong Catholic disciples, and compassionate adults.

Our schools also face undeniable realities: financial pressures on parishes, aging facilities, rising cost, and a need for financial aid to meet increasing demand, unlock EITC and grant opportunities, invest in educators and leadership, and enrich curriculum and faith formation.

Priority: Cathedral renovations, diocesan infrastructure and parish initiatives are an integral part of the proposed diocesan-wide campaign. The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is our mother church, a place where the faithful from across the diocese can gather and unite as one. Built in 1907, the building is a grand structure and a symbol of our faith. As we approach the bicentennial of the parish, we are called to honor its legacy and ensure the beauty and hospitality of this sacred space for future generations.

Share your feedback on these import initiatives by completing the feasibility study survey at: steiergroup.com/survey and select Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg.

Sunday, March 1

Second Sunday of Lent

Be a Blessing

I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. GENESIS 12:2

The Lord desires greatness for us–to become holy and saints. We don’t necessarily want the Lord to make our name great–we value humility–but we should desire to become a blessing to others.

Before we can bless others, we must first recognize how we’ve been blessed by God and those around us. We’ve received countless blessings: life, faith, hope, love, joy and peace. Can you recall how God has blessed you? Or how someone has inspired your life with kindness?
Think of Peter, James and John at the Transfiguration. What a blessing to witness that glory. Later, after Jesus’ death and resurrection, they were sent to share the blessing of his life with the world.

Who is God asking you to bless today, tomorrow or next week? And to whom have you already been a blessing? This Lent bless someone with your presence, your encouragement, your love or your service.

Fr. Edward Looney, Living Faith Daily Catholic Devotions

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