Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25, 2019

The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be celebrated on the theme "Justice and only justice you shall pursue" (Deuteronomy 16:18-20). Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organized inclusive services, and to share fellowship. Resources can be downloaded the Canadian Council of Churches. [read more]

Bible Sunday
Sunday, February 3, 2019

The theme for our second Annual Bible Sunday is Listening to God's Word at Mass. Father Michael Patella, O.S.B, a monk of St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, has been invited to speak at two special celebrations: one at St. Michael Church, Waterloo at 2 p.m., and one at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton at 7 p.m. All are welcome! [read more]

2019 Wedding Anniversary Mass

The annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass takes place on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 at 1:30pm at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. This is an annual Mass for couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60th plus Wedding Anniversary! To register: [read more]

Pope Francis' January Prayer Intention: Young People and the Example of Mary

Let us pray that young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world. [read more]

Additional Clergy Appointments

The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following clergy appointments, effective January 14, 2019 unless otherwise indicated. [read more]

Renewing the Promise

In his video first launched for Catholic Education Week 2018, Bishop Crosby is encouraging the faithful of the Diocese of Hamilton to take a closer look at Renewing the Promise over the coming year so that, together, we may preserve and enhance the legacy of publicly funded Catholic Education in this province. [read more]

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