2014 

“A Reflection on Biblical Prayers”

Fr. Frank Karwacki, M.Ed., M.Div.

    “Father Frank” is the Bishop’s Liaison for Charismatic Renewal for the Diocese of Harrisburg.  Born Oct. 7, 1944 in Danville, Father graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1963.  In 1967 and in 1971, he earned a B.S. in Education and a Master’s Degree respectively  from Bloomsburg State College.  He taught Biology and Science at Mount Carmel Area High School from 1967-1978.  After graduating from Pope John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, MA in 1983 with a Master’s Degree in Divinity, he was ordained on April 9, 1983 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Harrisburg.  Fr. Frank has been Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mt. Carmel, PA since 2005. He was Chaplain to Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill from 1986 to 1990.  He is the Founder of FFCAAD (Family and Friends Concerned About the Abuse of Drugs) which is a support group designed to increase community awareness of the problems of drug abuse. He is a published book author and has published in national religious and pastoral magazines. 

    Father has been doing yearly retreats in the Harrisburg Diocese for a number of years now.  The Danville Retreat Center is a quiet place for individuals or groups, within a serene setting of natural beauty away from daily distractions.  This year’s theme “A Reflection on Biblical Prayers”  invites us to “Come and explore how the Spirit inspired the prophets and apostles to pray, and to reflect on the early church gathered for prayer in the power of the Holy Spirit”.  Join Father for a special weekend. Bring your bibles and explore praying through the ages.