Date posted on June 19, 2024
On Saturday, June 15th, 2024, Camille Johnson, Michael Kuhl and Richard Olson were ordained to the Diaconate for the Diocese of Hamilton during a beautiful Mass held at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. In front of celebrating priest Bishop Douglas Crosby, with concelebrants including Bishop Wayne Lobsinger and other priests, deacons, parishioners, family […]
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Date posted on June 14, 2024
On the evening of Friday, June 7th, 2024, Moices Caballero and Joonbim Lim were ordained to the Transitional Diaconate. Bishop Wayne Lobsinger was the principal celebrant along with concelebrating priests and deacons. The Mass took place at St. John’s Parish in Kitchener. A transitional deacon is one who is preparing for ordination to the Priesthood in […]
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Date posted on June 12, 2024
The rain held off for a beautiful day of golf on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024. Over 130 gathered for the Bishop’s Charities Invitational Golf Tournament, held for the sixth year at Glen Abbey Golf Course in Oakville. The big winner of the tournament was the De Mazenod Door at St. Patrick’s Parish in Hamilton – […]
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Date posted on June 3, 2024
The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following clergy appointments effective, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at twelve o’clock noon, unless otherwise noted. Pastors Father David Wilhelm Holy Rosary Parish, Burlington Administrators Father Gianluca Roso, MCCJ St. Joseph and St. Anne Parishes, Kitchener (July 1, 2024) Associate Pastors Father Stanley Nwokeji St. […]
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Date posted on May 31, 2024
The most beautiful sound filled the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King on the afternoon of Sunday, May 26th, 2024. Following their renewal of vows, 350 married couples shared a kiss. The Wedding Anniversary Mass, put together by our Family Ministry Office, celebrates couples from the Diocese celebrating 25, 40, 50 and 60 or more […]
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Date posted on April 10, 2024
Bishop Crosby celebrated the Mass for New Catholics on Saturday, April 6th at 5:00pm in the Cathedral Basilica. Many of the newly baptized from our Diocese joined in. Congratulations to all new Catholics; may you experience the Lord’s blessing as members of the Catholic Church and in your parish communities. Photos thanks to: Deacon John […]
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Date posted on April 3, 2024
To commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Québec, Bishop Crosby invites you to a pilgrimage to visit Québec City, Trois-Rivières, and Montréal from July 13 – 17, 2024, under the leadership of Msgr. Murray Kroetsch. Registration deadline is April 30th. Highlights include: Scenic Departure: Embark on a picturesque coach journey from Hamilton to Québec […]
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Date posted on March 28, 2024
The Canadian Conference for Catholic Bishops’ Ad hoc Committee for the Preparation for the Jubilee 2025 has organized a two-part webinar series titled, “A Great Symphony of Prayer” which will enable the faithful one meaningful way to participate in the Year of Prayer which was announced by Pope Francis on 21 January 2024. The Jubilee Office in […]
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Date posted on March 28, 2024
We regret to inform you that Reverend Vincent Kim Van Toan died on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. Visitation: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Our Lady of Vietnam Parish 1393 Cannon Street East, Hamilton, ON Funeral Mass: Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King 714 King Street […]
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Date posted on March 27, 2024
Priests and lay faithful from across the Diocese of Hamilton gathered on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King for the annual Chrism Mass. Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, was the principal celebrant and blessed three vessels of oils that will be used during the administration of sacraments in parishes over […]
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Date posted on March 26, 2024
The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following clergy appointments effective, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at twelve o’clock noon, unless otherwise noted. Retirements Father Francis Hubilla Retires as Associate Pastor, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish and Missions, Owen Sound Father Thomas Manninezhath, CMI Retires as Pastor, St. Anthony Parish, Kincardine […]
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Date posted on March 18, 2024
Event Date: May 24, 2024
MAJOR RELIQUARY OF SAINT BROTHER ANDRÉ EMBARKS ON INSPIRATIONAL TOUR The sacred journey of the Major Reliquary of Saint Brother André, a poignant testament to the life and devotion of a remarkable soul, is set to captivate hearts in parishes and schools across the Hamilton Diocese. The Major Reliquary, comprised of a fragment of Saint […]
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