Shrine of the Miraculous Medal St. Catherine Laboure Parish is a welcoming community of Catholic Christian witnesses who daily live out the Gospel.
Nestled in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Saint Catherine Laboure Church receives visitors from around the world who are uplifted by the beauty of the shrine and prayerful atmosphere created in our liturgies. Because of our status as the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, the parish reflects a special devotion to Our Lady in prayer and liturgy. May Mary, conceived without sin, bless our Parish and all who join us in prayer.
08/08/2026
The name "Dominic" means "of the Lord," but the name of St. Dominic's order, the "Dominicans," is a bit of a play on "dogs of the Lord." In honor of this, the Hillbilly Thomists wrote a song, "I'm a Dog!" which you can listen to here, St. Catherine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BhRra5UzcM
08/07/2026
Thanks to your donations to Community Aid, nature is alive and well on our campus. We have a families of bunnies and so many butterflies. Donate your gently used clothing and shoes today at 4405 Lewis Rd. in Harrisburg. Mention St. Catherine's or our code 50041 and the Garden Club will get credit which will go towards beautifying our campus.
08/07/2026
On this day 244 years ago, George Washington commissioned the first Purple Heart medal (originally called the Badge of Military Merit). Today is a great day to pray for all our wounded veterans at St. Catherine and elsewhere. Learn more about the history of this medal here: https://purpleheartfoundation.org/honoring-purple-heart-month/
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
08/05/2026
According to ancient legend, Mary appeared in a dream to Pope Liberius in the late 300s, telling him that she would send a summer snowfall to a spot where she wanted a church built. That church is the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. Snow is a sign of Mary's purity and of the Church's power to forgive our sins. From Psalm 51, we read, "Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow."
08/04/2026
Today's a great time to pray for our priests and tell them how thankful you are for his ministry. John Vianney is the patron of parish priests. Good luck with the trivia question!
08/03/2026
August is a busy season of transition for most of us. How can the St. Catherine family pray for you? Drop a note in the comments!
08/02/2026
In today's Gospel, we are reminded that grace builds on nature. The disciples only have a little food - but they have something! - to share. And instead of destroying it or choosing alternatives, Jesus "builds on" their small gift with the miraculous multiplication.
It's a reminder to all of us here at St. Catherine that whatever little we have to offer the Lord, he will increase it as necessary!
08/01/2026
This month, the Holy Father asks, "Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community." Through the intercession of Sts. Peter and Paul, who evangelized Rome, may all of us at St. Catherine have the strength to build true Christian community!
07/31/2026
July is coming to a close. What was your favorite moment from this summer month? Tell us in the comments below!