Creative Kids: Pilgrims of Hope at St. Marguerite d’Youville

Date posted on May 2, 2025

As part of The Hamilton Spectator’s Creative Kids initiative, a Grade 7 class from St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Elementary School in Hamilton partnered with the Diocese of Hamilton to create heartfelt artwork on the theme of Pilgrims of Hope. Their vibrant and thoughtful pieces are a beautiful expression of faith, community, and creativity as we celebrate […]

Highlights from 2025 Mass of Chrism

Date posted on April 29, 2025

On Monday, April 14, 2025, the Diocese of Hamilton gathered for the annual Mass of Chrism at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. The celebration began at 2:00 p.m., bringing together Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, and the priests of the Diocese in a beautiful manifestation of the communion that exists between the Bishop and […]

Pray, Discern, Plan to Vote: Federal Election on April 28th

Date posted on April 24, 2025

The federal election will take place on April 28, 2025. We encourage all to faithfully discern the candidates and key issues that impact our communities. As part of this preparation, please also consider outreach to community members who may need assistance in voting due to: circumstance, transportation, first-time voter, disability, health complications, or limited access […]

Remembering Pope Francis: A Shepherd of Mercy and Mission

Date posted on April 22, 2025

On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis completed his earthly pilgrimage and returned to the Father. From the moment he was elected in 2013, he led the People of God with humility, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the Gospel. As the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to hold the papacy, he brought […]

Becoming the Elect: Rite of Election 2025

Date posted on April 15, 2025

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton was alive with joy, reverence, and hope as candidates from across the Diocese gathered for the Rite of Election. The Most Reverend Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, served as the principal celebrant for this deeply significant liturgical moment, welcoming those preparing for […]

2025 Clergy Pastoral Appointments

Date posted on April 7, 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. Retirements Father Robert Love Retires as Pastor, Holy Family Parish, New Hamburg Pastors Father Joseph Akanbi St. Andrew Parish, Oakville Father Jeff Bergsma St. Anne Parish, Kitchener Msgr. Cornelius […]

Season of Lent: Let us journey together in hope

Date posted on March 3, 2025

What is Lent? Lent is a yearly celebration of the Church in preparation for Easter. Lent has two major purposes: It recalls or prepares for Baptism, and emphasizes a spirit of penance. Through forty days of closer attention to God’s Word and of more fervent prayer, we are prepared to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. During Lent, the […]

Faith Leaders’ Letter on Housing and Election Resources

Date posted on February 26, 2025

Provincial Election on February 27th, 2025. Pray, Discern, Plan to Vote. As the provincial election quickly approaches we encourage all to faithfully discern the candidates and key issues that impact our communities. Please take a moment to inform yourself on how you can participate in this election: Voting Like a Catholic: This one-pager from Catholic […]

Chancery Office Closed: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Date posted on February 13, 2025

Due to the forecasted weather conditions and the deteriorating road conditions expected throughout the day, please be advised that the Chancery Office will be closed today.

Sunday of the Word of God

Date posted on January 15, 2025

Event Date: January 26, 2025

In the Apostolic Letter Aperuit illis, Pope Francis instituted the Sunday of the Word of God, which is celebrated on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Bishop Crosby and the Diocese of Hamilton spent this day to emphasize how #TheBibleSpeaks and how #WeListen.

Solemn Opening of the Holy Year

Date posted on January 2, 2025

Despite a steady downpour of rain, the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton was filled to near capacity as Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, presided over the 11 a.m. Mass on December 29, 2024, to solemnly open the Jubilee Year. The Mass marked the beginning of a year of hope and pilgrimage for Catholics […]

Chancery Office Christmas Hours

Date posted on December 13, 2024

The Chancery Office of the Diocese of Hamilton will observe the following holiday hours: Monday, December 23 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM Tuesday, December 24 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM Wednesday, December 25 Closed Thursday, December 26 Closed Friday, December 27 Closed Monday, December 30 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM Tuesday, December 31 09:00 AM […]