Feast of the Holy Family
The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, celebrated this year on December 29, celebrates the Holy Family, the role model for all Christian families. The Holy Family placed God at the center of their family, putting him first before anything else.
“The Redeemer of the world chose the family as the place for his birth and growth, thereby sanctifying this fundamental institution of every society.” — Pope John Paul II, Angelus message, December 30, 2001
St. Patrick Masses This Weekend:
Saturday Dec 28: 4:30 pm,
Sunday Dec 29th: 8:00 & 11:00 am, and 5:00 pm.
Solemn Inaugural of Opening of the
2025 Year of Jubilee:
Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 3pm, the Diocese of Harrisburg will open the 2025 Jubilee Year with a special Mass at the Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick. Prior to the Mass, attendees will gather at Saint Lawrence Chapel for a procession to the Cathedral. All are invited to join us for this beautiful celebration that happens only once every 25 years!
JUBILEE YEAR 2025
The logo for the 2025 Jubilee Year, Pilgrims of Hope, has multiple meanings:
FOUR FIGURES
The logo features four stylized figures from the four corners of the world, embracing each other to symbolize the unity of all people.
CROSS
The cross in the logo is shaped like a sail, which is a symbol of Christian hope. The cross also ends in the shape of an anchor, another symbol of hope. The cross bends down towards humanity, offering hope and certainty.
WAVES
The rough waves beneath the figures symbolize that life's journey is not always smooth.
ANCHOR
The anchor is a metaphor for hope. In maritime jargon, the "hope anchor" is the spare anchor used to stabilize a ship during storms.
MOTTO
The motto for the 2025 Jubilee Year is Peregrinantes in Spem, which means "Pilgrims of hope". It is written in green at the bottom of the logo.
The Jubilee Year is a time to re-establish relationships with God, with each other, and with creation.
(The logo was designed by Giacomo Trevisani, a young graphic designer from Puglia. He imagined people from all over the world moving towards a common future and a cross that represents Jesus).