MOUNT MARY RETREAT CENTRE IN ANCASTER is sponsoring a COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, December 3rd, from 1 to 4 p.m. The FREE event has fun and festivities for the whole family, and includes music, cocoa, cookie decorating, magic show, face painting, balloon animals, local artisans, Christmas ornament painting, a visit from Santa, and beautiful […]
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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’ […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Event Date: December 3, 2023
Time to jingle all the way into the Christmas season! Join us for festive cheer on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 from 1:00-4:00pm at Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre at 437 Wilson St. E. in Ancaster. *Free admission and free event, everyone welcome!* Fun includes: Music Hot cocoa Cookie decorating Magic show Face painting Balloon animals Local artisans (cash […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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