Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The season of Lent presents to us the privileged paths of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, inviting us to strip away all that holds us back from a deeper relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Prayer connects us with the very Author of life, while fasting sharpens our attention to […]
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To the Faithful of the Diocese of Hamilton Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Return to me with all your heart… for I am gracious and merciful” (Jl 2:12–13). With these words from the prophet Joel, the Church opens the holy season of Lent. They are words of invitation—an appeal from the heart of God […]
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, Distinguished Guests, Civic Leaders, and Friends: I greet you all warmly on this beautiful Feast Day of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple of Jerusalem, and I welcome you to this magnificent Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King at the beginning of my episcopal ministry among you! What a […]
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