SafeTALK Training
Event Date: November 1, 2023
SafeTALK is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first-aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire for safety. Brought to you by […]
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Heart to Heart: Issue #513
September 8, 2023 SPIRIT GARDEN TORONTO is almost here! September 2024 is now set for the completion of the long-awaited gathering place at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. The Fifth Annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering will be held at the site on the weekend of September 29 – 30, this year. Teepees, featuring many Indigenous communities […]
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Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant
Date posted on September 7, 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 is […]
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Webinar Series: The Way of Beauty
Date posted on September 1, 2023
In September 2023, the CCCB Office for Evangelization and Catechesis will host a webinar series, titled “The Way of Beauty” inviting leaders of catechesis and evangelization to reflect on the way of beauty and its powerful witness in the life of the Church. The three sessions of “The Way of Beauty” webinar series will be: […]
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Diocese of Hamilton Student Award: Ashley Stevenson
Date posted on August 30, 2023
Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, Oakvile Ashley Stevenson is a wonderful, hard-working, compassionate, and caring individual. Not only did she achieve a 95.5% average in Grade 12, but she was also involved in numerous extra-curricular activities illustrating that she is truly accomplished in many areas. Ashley is one of our Liturgical Ministers, serving as a […]
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Highlights from 2023 Vacation Bible School
Date posted on August 29, 2023
Vacation Bible School took place across several Parishes across the Diocese of Hamilton this summer! These opportunities to experience our faith could not have been possible without our wonderful Pastors, Parish Ministers, and volunteers who planned, supported and implemented these engaging programs. During these programs, the young people explored how they can live as disciples […]
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Season of Creation 2023
Date posted on August 28, 2023
The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration to pray and respond together – to listen and care for our common home. The Season “Celebration” begins on 1 September, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint […]
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Diocese of Hamilton Student Award: Rose Merritt
Date posted on August 25, 2023
St. Mary’s High School, Owen Sound Rose regularly attends Sunday mass at St. Mary of the Assumption in Owen Sound. In the summers, she spends a lot of time with her grandma in Southampton and assists with chores that need to be done around St. Patrick’s Church, such as cleaning and organization. Rose’s Catholic […]
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Facilitator Formation Workshop
Event Date: September 19, 2023
The Liturgy Office will offer a four (4) part Introduction to the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) workshop for directors or leaders of parish RCIA teams. The workshops will provide an understanding of the Rites, Resources and Administration that enable RCIA within a parish. Participants must be available for all four Tuesday evening sessions. All participants […]
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word Ministry Formation Workshop
Event Date: October 5, 2024
The Liturgy Office of the Diocese of Hamilton is pleased to offer two Children’s Liturgy of the Word ministry formation workshops which will include: An overview of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, leading and participating in this ministry, experiences, guidelines, resources and screening. Cost is $30.00, and lunch and snacks will be provided. Saturday, October 5th, 2024 […]
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Now Hiring: Refugee Sponsorship Case Specialist
Date posted on August 22, 2023
The Diocese of Hamilton is looking for a social justice and human rights advocate to join our Refugee department at the Diocese. If you have a background in serving refugees in Canada or abroad and have 3 to 5 years of experience, then the Refugee Sponsorship Case Specialist vacancy may be a great fit for you. For […]
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Diocese of Hamilton Student Award: Colin Carriere
Date posted on August 17, 2023
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, Cambridge Colin Carriere excelled in extracurriculars during his time at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. He participated in both the cross country and track and field teams, as well as volunteered to help organize and run the elementary students’ cross country meet. Colin also was on the school’s curling team […]
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