Issue #468

DEACON KEVIN UPENDRAN has been called to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Hamilton. His priestly ordination will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King at 11:00 a.m. on May 7, 2022. Following his ordination, Father Upendran will serve in St. Ann Parish, Ancaster for the summer months. He will return to St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore in September, to complete his STL in Licentiate of Moral Theology. We congratulate Father, and wish him God’s richest blessings!

Heart to Heart (Special Edition) Issue #467

ON APRIL 19, 1852, THREE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH, accompanied by Sr. Delphine Fontbonne, set out from Toronto and ferried across Lake Ontario to Hamilton to set up a new mission. They came in response to the invitation from Vicar General Rev. E. Gordon to care for orphan children of immigrants. From that time, 170 […]

Issue #467

ON APRIL 19, 1852, THREE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH, accompanied by Sr. Delphine Fontbonne, set out from Toronto and ferried across Lake Ontario to Hamilton to set up a new mission. They came in response to the invitation from Vicar General Rev. E. Gordon to care for orphan children of immigrants. From that time, 170 years ago to now, the Sisters have served the people in the Hamilton Diocese, even before it was officially a diocese. Then, as now, they lived in the heart of the city, not separating themselves from those whom they came to serve.

Special Edition of Bishop Crosby’s Heart to Heart

“ON APRIL 19, 1852, THREE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH, accompanied by Sr. Delphine Fontbonne, set out from Toronto and ferried across Lake Ontario to Hamilton to set up a new mission. They came in response to the invitation from Vicar General Rev. E. Gordon to care for orphan children of immigrants. From that time, 170 years ago to now, the Sisters have served the people in the Hamilton Diocese…”

The Year of the Family Speaker Series

Event Date: April 26, 2022

Issue #466

TODAY IS THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION of the Lord. It is the Patronal Feast of the Diocese of Hamilton, under the mantel of Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation.  Today is also an historic day in the life of the Church. Pope Francis, joined by Bishops, Priests, Religious and Lay Faithful around the world, is making an Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Father has been assiduous in decrying the inhuman destruction of the lives, homes, and livelihood of the Ukrainian people. He has repeatedly called for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian relief for the people and safe access out of besieged cities. The Act of Consecration calls upon Mary, Mother of God, Mother of the Church, and Queen of Peace, to intercede before the throne of grace – so that hearts might be turned away from the evils of hatred and the destruction of war! To join your voice to the Act of Consecration you may access the prayer here.

Rosary for Peace

Date posted on March 25, 2022

All are welcome to join Bishop Crosby and Bishop Lobsinger at the Cathedral Basilica on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.. We will gather to pray for peace, especially in Ukraine, and, in union with Pope Francis, to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A livestream will also be available…

Rosary for Peace

All are welcome to join Bishop Crosby and Bishop Lobsinger at the Cathedral Basilica on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. as we pray the Rosary, asking for the intercession of our Blessed Lady, to bring peace to our world, especially in Ukraine. In union with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we will consecrate […]

Minister of the Word Formation Workshop

Event Date: May 4, 2022

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Formation Workshop

Event Date: March 22, 2022

Wedding Anniversary Mass: Register for Certificate

Event Date: April 16, 2023

Issue #465

JESUIT FATHER ERIC JENSEN, who ministers at Loyola House in Guelph, has authored one of his signature ‘small books’ about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. From Forgiveness to Healing, Preparing Our Hearts for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, published by Novalis, may be a ‘small book’ but it has a big message! It may be read in one sitting, as a reflective retreat over time, or both. It is a cover-to-cover experience of grace. Well worth the read. The book will be provided to Priests at this year’s Chrism Mass dinner.