Heart to Heart: Issue #536

As Strings to a Harp: Message to Priests on Holy Thursday from Archbishop Leo

Date posted on March 28, 2024

“AS STRINGS TO A HARP” is the title of a Message to Priests for Holy Thursday 2024 from Archbishop Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. Addressed to Priests of the Archdiocese, it is also a beautiful reflection for all Priests throughout the Metropolitan Province, which includes the Diocese of Hamilton. “In these most significant and […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #535

Date posted on March 22, 2024

THE MAJOR RELIQUARY OF ST. ANDRE BESSETTE (Brother Andre of Montreal Oratory) will visit the Diocese of Hamilton May 17-24, 2024. Beginning at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, the relics of Brother Andre will then visit St. Thomas Parish, Waterdown, St. Raphael Parish, Burlington, St. Basil Parish, Brantford, the Basilica of Our Lady […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #534

Catholic Campus Ministry in the Diocese of Hamilton

Date posted on March 15, 2024

UNIVERSITY MINISTRY THRIVES in the Diocese of Hamilton! Chaplains and Campus Ministers serve four universities in the Diocese: at St. Jerome’s University, (federated with Waterloo University, St. Jerome’s is the only Catholic university in the Diocese); the University of Guelph through the Newman Centre, Guelph; McMaster University through Kateri Tekakwitha Student Centre at Canadian Martyrs […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #533

Heart to Heart: Indigenous Reconciliation Fund

Date posted on March 8, 2024

THE INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION FUND sponsored by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is fully functioning. The fund has grown to over $15M, half of the $30M (over 5-year) commitment. The IRF Board has already approved 147 projects, supporting Indigenous programs across the country. Profound thanks to all who have made contributions to the fund – […]

Heart to Heart: Issue #532

Date posted on March 1, 2024

THE CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION held the annual C.Y.O. Children’s Fundraiser (Having Faith in Children) last evening at Carmen’s Banquet Centre. It was a high-energy event, drawing together the community that supports their good works in our schools, at Camp Marydale and Camp Brebeuf, and in their leadership development program. The emotional highlight of the evening […]