Issue #481
THE CARMELITE NUNS at the Carmel of St. Joseph will celebrate their 70th Anniversary at a special Anniversary Mass presided by Bishop Wayne Lobsinger at St. Mary Parish, Kitchener, on Monday, October 24th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. In gratitude for their 70 years, the Nuns have arranged dinner for Mass participants from Tiny Home Takeout. N.B. Donations of $250 per couple can be mailed to the Carmel of St. Joseph, 1127 Carmel-Koch Rd., RR1, St. Agatha, ON N0B 2L0. Please RSVP by emailing the Carmel of St. Joseph at saintagatha@thecarmel.ca. We are profoundly grateful to the Nuns for their long and prayerful support for our Diocese!
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Issue #480
THE FOURTH INDIGENOUS LEGACY GATHERING is scheduled to be held at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, on September 29-30, 2022. Sacred Fire, Indigenous music and dance, drumming and storytelling, workshops, artists and performers, Indigenous food vendors and artisans, will make the experience compelling. The program is sponsored by Toronto Council Fire. A multi-faith group which has been supporting the construction of the Spirit Garden will have a tent in which faith representatives including Catholic priests, will be available. The construction of the Spirit Garden has begun and should be completed by the Fall of 2024!
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Memorial Mass for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
Date posted on September 10, 2022
A Memorial Mass for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, will be celebrated at the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate on Monday, September 19, at 7:00pm. All are welcome.
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World Youth Day 2023: Registration Due Soon!
Date posted on September 9, 2022
Calling all youth ages 18-35! Come join the Diocese of Hamilton in Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day (WYD) 2023. WYD is a worldwide encounter with the Pope celebrated about every three years in a different country. Registration is due September 16, 2022 at 4pm. For details, please visit:
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Issue #479
ON THE DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II, Pope Francis sent a message from the Vatican to King Charles III: “Deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I offer heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty, the Members of the Royal Family, the People of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. I willingly join all who mourn her loss in praying for the late Queen’s eternal rest, and in paying tribute to her life of unstinting service to the good of the Nation and the Commonwealth, her example of devotion to duty, her steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ and her firm hope in his promises. Commending her noble soul to the merciful goodness of our Heavenly Father, I assure Your Majesty of my prayers that Almighty God will sustain you with his unfailing grace as you now take up your high responsibilities as King. Upon you and all who cherish the memory of your late mother, I invoke an abundance of divine blessings as a pledge of comfort and strength in the Lord.” FRANCISCUS
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Minister of the Word Formation Workshops
Date posted on September 7, 2022
The Liturgy Office is pleased to offer Minister of the Word ministry formation workshops this fall of 2022. Three workshops will be available over the course of three weekends, available in Owen Sound, Guelph, and Burlington. For more details and to register, visit:
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World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Date posted on September 1, 2022
September 1st marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Pope Francis and Archbishop Terrence Prendergast share their messages below.
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Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards: Ruth Jamieson
Date posted on August 30, 2022
Our next recipient of the 2022 Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards is Ruth Jamieson from Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School in Cambridge. The Award recognizes a student in the graduating class who has attained high academic proficiency and exemplifies Catholic leadership qualities, Christian values and a commitment to service in the community.
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Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards: Anthony Filice
Date posted on August 25, 2022
Our 2022 Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards continue with Anthony Filice from St. John Henry Newman Secondary School in Stoney Creek. The Award recognizes a student in the graduating class who has attained high academic proficiency and exemplifies Catholic leadership qualities, Christian values and a commitment to service in the community.
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Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards: Kaitlyn Dang
Date posted on August 18, 2022
Our next recipient of the 2022 Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards is Kaitlyn Dang from St. Mary Secondary School in Kitchener. The Award recognizes a student in the graduating class who has attained high academic proficiency and exemplifies Catholic leadership qualities, Christian values and a commitment to service in the community.
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2022 Vacation Bible School
Date posted on August 17, 2022
Vacation Bible School continues taking place at Parishes across the Diocese of Hamilton this summer! We thank all Pastors, Parish Ministers and volunteers who allow for these wonderful opportunities for the young people in our Diocese to experience our Faith! 2022 Vacation Bible School Photo Gallery We invite you to see highlights in the gallery […]
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word Formation Workshops
Date posted on August 17, 2022
The Offices of Evangelization and Catechesis and Liturgy are pleased to offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word ministry formation workshops which will include rebuilding after COVID, overview of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, leading and participating this ministry, and more. Three workshops are available:
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