THE SAINT JOHN’S BIBLE (Heritage Edition) has visited many Catholic High Schools throughout the Diocese, often more than once during the school year. High School bookings are already in place for the 2025-2026 school year! Please note that the Bible will be displayed at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton on the […]
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Date posted on June 26, 2025
We regret to inform you that Rev. David Weise, a retired Priest of the Diocese of Hamilton and former pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Walkerton, died on June 25, 2025. Visitation: Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 2:00 – 5:00pm Sacred Heart Church 221 Victoria Street, Walkerton, ON Funeral Mass: Monday, June 30, 2025 at […]
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Event Date: August 3, 2025
Join us for a Youth Pilgrimage Day to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope. We invite young people between grades 7-12 (entering grade 7 and having just graduated from grade 12) to join us for a pilgrimage experience celebrating the youthfulness, vibrancy and hope of our Diocesan community. Spaces are limited so please be sure to […]
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Event Date: June 28, 2025
Please join Jenny Benjamin and Manju Matthew on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11am at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton, Ontario as His Excellency Bishop Wayne Lobsinger, DD, Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton accepts and confirms their Holy Resolution through a solemn prayer, invoking the Holy Spirit to establish their spousal bond with […]
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Event Date: September 10, 2025
PART TWO: Wednesday evenings from September 10 to October 15, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm Where: Chancery Office (700 King St. West Hamilton); in-person only. PART TWO: A 6-week program using Dr. Bill Webster’s grief material, this program is intended to help you to understand your grief and provides practical tips for helping you through. In Hamilton, […]
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Date posted on June 24, 2025
The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following clergy appointments effective, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at twelve o’clock noon, unless otherwise noted. Retirement Father Ilija Petkovic Retires as Pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, Oakville Pastors Father Jeff Bergsma St. Agnes Parish, Waterloo Father Stipe Gale Holy Trinity Parish, Oakville (August 27, 2025) […]
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THAT BLESSED UPPER ROOM is the title of a beautiful pastoral letter written by Cardinal Frank Leo. The letter was published earlier this week. The nine-chapter document is a powerful reflection on The Eucharist, The Priesthood, Humble Service, The Resurrection, The Holy Spirit, Communion and Community, Prayer, Missionary Zeal, and Mary. Anecdotes and Questions throughout […]
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“JOURNEY OF ENCOUNTER: Pilgrims of Hope Embracing Synodality” – sponsored by Concerned Lay Catholics begins on Sunday evening and continues through to midday on Wednesday. The synodal event takes place at St. Jerome’s University and promises to be an exciting response to the Synod on Synodality hosted by Pope Francis in Vatican City, in October […]
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Event Date: July 5, 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. Catherine of Siena Church (620 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) […]
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Event Date: October 4, 2025
FIRST SATURDAYS FROM JUNE-OCTOBER 2025 THE BASILICA OF OUR LADY IMMACULATE, GUELPH The Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, as the Diocesan Marian Shrine, will be hosting the Hamilton Diocesan Marian Days on the first Saturdays from June through October. Visit Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate Website Dates & Presiders: June 7th, 2025 Bishop Wayne Lobsinger […]
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Date posted on June 10, 2025
On June 1, 2025, the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King was filled with joy and gratitude as the Diocese of Hamilton celebrated its Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass. Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, served as the principal celebrant, joined by Bishop Wayne Lobsinger, Msgr. Murray Kroetsch, Msgr. Edward Sheridan, and Fr. David Wynen. The Mass recognized […]
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THE SISTER ANNE ANDERSON AWARD, a bursary to be granted annually to a St. Joseph’s Health System team member, will support a journey to “CENTRE INTERNATIONAL ST. JOSEPH”, the founding home of the Sisters, in Le Puy-en-Velay, France; or another educational pursuit to continue the healing mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. A short […]
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