EARLIER THIS MORNING, Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced the appointment of Most Reverend Francis Leo, until now, Auxiliary Bishop of Montreal, as the Archbishop of Toronto. Archbishop Leo succeeds His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, whose resignation the Pope also accepted. Archbishop Leo is well prepared for his new responsibilities, having served […]
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Event Date: February 23, 2023
The Reel Justice Film Festival Presents a Double-Header: Thursday, February 23 at 7:00PM ET on Zoom Safe explores the housing and opioid crises through the stories of tenants that live in Indwell affordable housing units. Filmed in Hamilton, London, Woodstock, Simcoe and Mississauga, SAFE follows Indwell, a Christian charity that focuses on supportive affordable housing for […]
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Date posted on February 11, 2023
The World Day of the Sick calls for prayer and closeness towards those who suffer. We invite you to read Pope Francis’ message for the 31st World Day of the Sick:
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Date posted on February 10, 2023
Through a series of pastoral letters to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and the People of God in Canada, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) affirmed its ongoing commitment to renewing and strengthening relations with Indigenous Peoples at the national, regional, and especially the local level. Each of the distinct pastoral letters in this series, […]
Continue readingOUR WORLD YOUTH DAY PILGRIMS will welcome over 300 guests to St. Mary Parish Hall, Hamilton, tomorrow (Saturday) evening. A Taste of Portugal Fundraising Dinner is a celebration of Portuguese food, culture and dancing organized by the young pilgrims heading to Portugal this summer. All proceeds from the ticket sales go towards offsetting the costs of the pilgrimage to Fatima and Lisbon. Special thanks to Father David Avila and staff at St. Mary Church for their generous support!
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Date posted on February 2, 2023
We regret to inform you that Reverend Wallace Metcalf, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Visitation: Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. P.X. Dermody Funeral Home 796 Upper Gage Avenue, Hamilton Visitation: Monday, February 6, 2023 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King 714 King Street West, Hamilton […]
Continue readingTHANK YOU TO THE PRIESTS, DEACONS, CHANCERY COLLEAGUES, LAY PASTORAL WORKERS, MEMBERS OF RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES, AND PARISHIONERS throughout the Diocese who celebrated Masses and participated in a Spiritual Bouquet of prayers offered for my intention on the 25th anniversary of my Ordination as a Bishop. I was buoyed up by the generosity of your prayerful and practical support!
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Date posted on January 22, 2023
“Do good; seek justice.” (Isaiah 1:12-17) The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration. Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organized ecumenical services, and to share fellowship.
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Date posted on January 19, 2023
In Lectionary Year A, the Church reflects deeply on the Gospel of Matthew. To help us in our exploration through this synoptic Gospel, the Diocese is pleased to provide resources for adults and grades 6-8 for Bible Sunday on January 23rd, 2023 and throughout Year A.
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