Rejoicing in Hope – World Youth Day

Date posted on November 20, 2023

At the conclusion of the Solemnity of Christ the King in 2021, Pope Francis announced that he had decided to transfer the diocesan celebration of World Youth Day to Christ the King Sunday from Palm Sunday.  The theme for this year’s World Youth Day 2023 is “Rejoicing in Hope” (Romans 12:12). To read Pope Francis’ […]

Papal Honours

Event Date: November 26, 2023

PAPAL HONOURS have been granted by Pope Francis to several recipients in the Diocese of Hamilton. The honours will be conferred by Gerald Cyprian Cardinal Lacroix, Primate of Canada and Archbishop of Quebec, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, on Sunday, November 26th, Feast of Christ the King; the ceremony begins at 1:30 […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #521

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL WORLD DAY FOR THE POOR is celebrated in Catholic parishes worldwide this weekend – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Pope Francis published a special message for the day, referencing an excerpt from the Old Testament Book of Tobit 4:7: “Do not turn your face from anyone who is poor”. In the letter […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #520

PAPAL HONOURS have been granted by Pope Francis to several recipients in the Diocese of Hamilton. The honours will be conferred by Gerald Cyprian Cardinal Lacroix, Primate of Canada and Archbishop of Quebec, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, on Sunday, November 26th, Feast of Christ the King. The ceremony that begins at […]

Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant, Evangelization & Catechesis and Youth Ministry

Date posted on November 10, 2023

The Diocese of Hamilton is searching for a full time Administrative Assistant to the Offices for Evangelization and Catechesis, and Youth Ministry. Reporting to the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis, this position works collaboratively with all Diocesan offices and parishes. Alongside the Director for Evangelization and Catechesis and the Director for Youth Ministry, this person […]

Advent Prayer Night

Event Date: December 13, 2023

Inviting all Youth Ministers and volunteers to an evening of prayer of fellowship! Held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Freelton on Wednesday, December 13th at 7:00PM. We ask that each participant complete this registration form: Register for Advent Prayer Night

Heart to Heart: Issue #519

THE SYNOD PARTICIPANTS at the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops have published a letter to the People of God as the event concludes. Gathered together in Rome since September 30th, the Synod ends this weekend. The letter summarizes the experience of the Synod and gives an insider’s view of what occurred […]

Young Adults Night – Durham

Event Date: December 2, 2023

Fr. Mark Morley invites all young adults (ages 20s and early 30s) of our diocese to attend a night of Adoration, Fellowship and Praise Music. Sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Hamilton.For more information, please contact: vocations@hamiltondiocese.com St. Peter and the Missions Church (850 Garafraxa Street North, Durham) Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 […]

October 27: Day of Fasting, Penance and Prayer for Peace in the World

Date posted on October 26, 2023

His Holiness, Pope Francis has declared that Friday, October 27 is to be a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace. This day is a response to the Israel-Hamas war and a call for peace in the world. This invitation has been extended to people of all Christian denominations, other religions, and all those who […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #518

FOSTER PARENTS ARE ESSENTIAL to the caring ministry of the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton (CCASH)! The Agency is celebrating the important service of Foster Parents at a gala dinner at Michelangelo’s Banquet Centre tonight. Important anniversaries of service will be honoured and retiring foster parents will be thanked. It is always an emotionally […]

Fall 2023

Vocations Director’s Message It’s been one year since Bishop Crosby appointed me Director of Vocations. Initially I focused on establishing the Young Adults Night held in various locations across the diocese on the first Saturday of each month to promote all vocations and continuing the Men’s Discernment Group once a month to accompany those specifically […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #517

EXCITEMENT IS GROWING AT ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH, HAMILTON, as workers complete the final touches on the new church on Rymal Road, Hamilton! Final Masses are being celebrated this weekend in the churches of the two parish communities (Our Lady of Lourdes and Corpus Christi) that were united in the new parish several years […]