As we approach the Christmas Season, I thank the Priests, Deacons, Lay Pastoral Associates, and Parish ministers (Music, Word, Extraordinary Communion Ministers, Hospitality (Ushers), Sacristans, Environment, and Maintenance) for the extra time, energy, and effort you put into the Christmas and New Year’s liturgical celebrations!
Continue readingFather Art Scidmore suffered a heart attack while celebrating Mass at St. Augustine’s Parish in Dundas, we offer our prayers for his recovery. Father Ted Hughes will be formally installed as Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Waterloo. Our Office for Immigration and Refugees reports that in 2014, 31 families…
Continue readingThe Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis on the occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life was published on November 21, 2014, just as the special “year” began… Congratulations to Reverend Mr. Tom Vert, who serves as Permanent Deacon at Corpus Christi Parish in Hamilton… Father Adrian Lee: “When we met over lunch in Rome…”
Continue readingThank you to all who made the Celebration last Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica such a joyful event. The preparation of the event, the beautiful music… Off to Chepstow and Cargill for the weekend! Congratulations to the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate…
Continue readingGerald Cyprien Lacroix arrives tomorrow morning for an enjoyable weekend in the Diocese of Hamilton. The highlight will be the Sunday morning Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King on its Patronal Feast. During the Mass the Cardinal will present Papal Honours to 15 parishioners of the Diocese…
Continue readingThe visit of the CCCB “Presidency” to Rome is an annual event that dates back to the 1960’s, following the Second Vatican Council. I tagged along as Vice President. Already we have visited nine dicasteries (major Vatican Offices), and tomorrow morning we will meet Pope Francis at the Apostolic Palace, always a moment of grace!
Continue readingOur sincerest sympathy to the Sisters of St. Joseph on the death of Sr. Geraldine Madigan in the 62nd year of her Religious Life! Papal Honours will be conferred upon 15 deserving recipients by Gérald Cyprien LaCroix, Archbishop of Quebec on November 23rd. The annual visit of the CCCB Presidency to Rome begins on Monday…
Continue readingBishop Daniel Miehm and Mr. John O’Brien returned safely last Tuesday following an interesting visit to Haiti. They spent most of their time in the area around Port-au-Prince… The Priests’ Seminar concluded today. World Youth Day 2016 Information is now available…
Continue readingThe tragic death of Corporal Nathan Cirillo has shaken the City of Hamilton, indeed the entire country. The recipients for the 2014 Distinguished Service Awards to Catholic Education were announced by Patricia Amos. The Sacrament of Confirmation is being celebrated in parishes throughout the Diocese; thanks once again to Bishop Anthony Tonnos and Bishop Matthew Ustrzycki…
Continue readingIt is Clergy Appreciation Night in Hamilton! Priests serving in the Diocese are reminded of the Priests’ Seminar scheduled to take place later this month. The World Meeting of Families is taking place next year in Philadelphia… Congratulations to Canadian Martyrs Parish in Hamilton on its 65th Anniversary…
Continue readingArchbishop Paul André Durocher, President of the CCCB, and Canada’s sole representative at the III Extraordinary General Assembly… Sixty-five parish secretaries from across the Diocese gathered on Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. The 16th Annual Good Shepherd Harvest Dinner…
Continue readingThe Communio Circle of the Diocese of Hamilton and the Hamilton-Niagara Atheists and Humanists are sponsoring A Conversation Among Friends tonight at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Tomorrow, October 4th, is a day dedicated to Pray for Peace… A big day for St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Hamilton on Sunday!
Continue reading
