Heart to Heart: Issue #566

THE RITE OF ELECTION is an important part of the journey of candidates following the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA.  This year the Rite of Election will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, in Hamilton, beginning at 1:30 p.m., March 9, 2025, the First Sunday of Lent. Candidates and […]

Pilgrim Sunday: Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King

Event Date: February 2, 2025

Part of the Jubilee experience is to make a pilgrimage to sacred places, where prayer is offered, the Sacraments are celebrated, and a plenary indulgence can be obtained for the remission of punishment due to our sins. In our Diocese, Bishop Crosby has designated six pilgrimage churches – one in each Deanery, which will welcome […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #565

NATIONAL CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE WEEK takes place from Sunday, February 2 to Saturday, February 8, 2025. The special week celebrates Catholic health institutions and organizations across Canada united in a 400-year healing mission inspired by a Spirit-led calling to care for all with compassion and humanity in body, mind and spirit. This year’s theme, “CARING […]

ReStart: Moving Forward

Event Date: March 17, 2025

ReStart: Moving Forward SPRING DATES: Monday March 17th to June 9th from 7pm-9pm (no course April 21st & May 19th)Chancery Office: 700 King Street W, Hamilton ON L8P 1C7 Our 10-week program offers support to anyone seeking to heal and move forward after divorce or separation. Sessions will run on Monday evenings. Cost for materials […]

Young Adults Night: Jubilee Year Pilgrimage in Guelph

Event Date: March 1, 2025

Fr. Mark Morley invites all young adults (ages 20s and 30s) of our diocese to make a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate (28 Norfolk Street, Guelph) on Saturday, March 1st and attend an evening of Adoration, fellowship and praise music in support of your vocations. Sponsored by the Vocations Office […]

Spring Book Club – Opening the Holy Door

Event Date: March 18, 2025

Hope-Filled Scripture Reflections from St. Peter’s Basilica Join us for a spring book club, exploring together Joan Watson’s new book celebrating the Jubilee Year. The book, “Opening the Holy Door,” can be found here, or purchased from the Evangelization & Catechesis Office for $20.00 including shipping. DATES: Four Tuesdays as follows:  Tuesday, March 18, 25  (1:00 – […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #564

CARDINAL FRANK LEO, celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving last Wednesday with representatives from the Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Province of Toronto, which includes the Archdiocese of Toronto, and the Dioceses of Hamilton, London, Saint Catharine’s and Thunder Bay. At the Mass, in Thanksgiving for his recent elevation to the College of Cardinals, Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, Apostolic Nuncio […]

Sunday of the Word of God

Date posted on January 15, 2025

Event Date: January 26, 2025

In the Apostolic Letter Aperuit illis, Pope Francis instituted the Sunday of the Word of God, which is celebrated on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Bishop Crosby and the Diocese of Hamilton spent this day to emphasize how #TheBibleSpeaks and how #WeListen.

Enhancing Self-Esteem

Event Date: March 24, 2025

This program, brought to you by the Family Ministry Office, provides the opportunity to increase your self-awareness and to learn specific skills for building  positive self esteem. Take responsibility for your thoughts and feelings. Behave assertively, setting realistic goals for the future. Join us for a 10-week workshop! When: Mondays from 7-9PM March 24 to […]

Young Adults Vocations Dance

Event Date: February 14, 2025

Father Mark Morley invites all young adults (ages 20s and 30s) of our diocese to attend a Regency period dance for dating couples and for singles who are discerning the vocation of sacramental marriage: Mount Mary Retreat Centre (437 Wilson Street East, Ancaster) Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 7:00 PM Regency Period Dance with Instructor […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #563

JANUARY 26 IS SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD or Bible Sunday! Instituted by Pope Francis at the conclusion of the Holy Year of Mercy, Bible Sunday is celebrated each year on the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. The theme this year, to coincide with the Jubilee Year of Hope, is taken from Psalm 119:74: […]

Young Adults Night: Waterloo

Event Date: February 1, 2025

Fr. Mark Morley invites all young adults (ages 20s and 30s) of our diocese to attend an evening of prayer, fellowship and praise music in support of your vocations. Sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Hamilton. For more information, please contact: vocations@hamiltondiocese.com St. Michael’s Church (80 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON) Saturday, February […]