OLVCS: Virtual Hike Final Stop!
St. Patrick's Cathedral ~ Harrisburg
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Congratulations! We have arrived at our final stop, St Patrick's Cathedral in Harrisburg.
The Cathedral is the heart of the Harrisburg Diocese.
I thank my sister-in-law.... Pam Weakland, for the awesome video!
Fun Facts:
- On March 3, 1868, Pope Pius IX, established the Diocese of Harrisburg
- In 1787 the stone church for Sacred Heart of Jesus parish was erected at Conewago and was the first church in the United Stated to be named for the Sacred Heart; this church is a part of the Harrisburg Diocese.
Additional Links:
- Cathedral: https://www.stpatrickcathedral.com/
- Diocese of Harrisburg: https://www.hbgdiocese.org/
The Locations:
1. 44 miles to: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral; Altoona
2. 19 miles to: St. Francis University; Loretto
3. 55 miles to: St Vincent Monastery & College; Latrobe
4. 195 miles to: National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception; DC
5. 70 miles to: The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton; Emmitsburg, MD
6. 49 miles to: St. Patrick's Cathedral; Harrisburg
7. 87 miles to: Home; OLV State College
Google Form Link:
Please enter your family name and check the total number of miles. (round up) Each person's mileage should be included in the family total.
For example: if the Weakland family of 4 hikes 1 mile around the neighborhood that will = 4 miles to record.
You can record totals any time, after each hike; daily or weekly.