Father Michael Messner, who was injured after falling from a balcony earlier this year, has returned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus rectory in Lancaster, the Harrisburg Diocese said Monday.
In a news release, the diocese said Messner has continued to improve, which allowed him to transfer from a rehabilitation center in Lancaster County back to the parish.
Messner fell from a second-floor balcony on Feb. 22. A snow removal crew found him early that morning.
The diocese says Messner is undergoing physical, occupational and cognitive therapy three times a week. He can walk short distances but is still unable to drive.
“Father Messner is very slowly easing his way back into ministry. He very much is looking forward to being active in the life of the parish,” said Msgr. Richard Youtz.
