Date posted on February 9, 2026
The Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King was filled to capacity on the morning of Monday, February 2, 2026 as faithful from across the Diocese of Hamilton — joined by family, clergy, religious, civic leaders, and guests from near and far — gathered to celebrate the installation of Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA, as the tenth Bishop of […]
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Date posted on February 6, 2026
The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement strongly supporting Private Member’s Bill C-218, which seeks to prevent persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness from accessing euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (“MAiD”). The CCCB has a strong record of opposing “MAiD” and seeking to limit its scope […]
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Date posted on February 5, 2026
The World Day of the Sick calls for prayer and closeness towards those who suffer. Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 34th World Day of the Sick offers a reflection on the theme “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain”. In his message, the Holy Father offers us the following prayer: Sweet […]
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Date posted on January 27, 2026
February 1–7, 2026Theme: Open Hearts, Healing, Hope From February 1 to 7, 2026, the Catholic Church in Canada will observe National Catholic Health Care Week, an annual opportunity to recognize, support, and give thanks for Catholic health care and those who serve in this vital ministry. In the Diocese of Hamilton, St. Joseph’s Health System […]
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Date posted on January 26, 2026
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.
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Date posted on January 19, 2026
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) is an annual ecumenical celebration observed from January 18 to 25. The theme for 2026 is “There is one body and one Spirit” (Ephesians 4:4). The recently-launched National Ecumenical Strategy of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) emphasizes “spiritual ecumenism,” described as “the heart of the ecumenical movement.” […]
Continue reading Date posted on January 15, 2026
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.
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Date posted on January 8, 2026
On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King to celebrate the Closing Mass of the Jubilee of Hope. Held on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the liturgy took place at 3:00 p.m. and marked a prayerful and joyful […]
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Date posted on January 8, 2026
Event Date: February 2, 2026
The Installation of His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, as the 10th Bishop of Hamilton will take place on Monday, February 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton. This is an invitation-only liturgical celebration. For those unable to attend in person, the Mass will be livestreamed, allowing the wider diocesan […]
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Date posted on November 28, 2025
The Season of Advent begins on Sunday, November 30th and spans the four Sundays leading up to Christmas, inviting us into a period of quiet preparation and hopeful anticipation for the coming of the Lord. Throughout this sacred time, the Church draws our attention to two central mysteries of our faith: Christ’s return in glory […]
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Date posted on November 28, 2025
Event Date: December 24, 2025
Please join your Parish family for the celebration of Mass this Christmas. Whether you have been away for a short time or a long time, you will be warmly welcomed home with open arms! For Mass times and more – please click here.
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Date posted on November 1, 2025
November 1, 2025 At noon today (6 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, announced that the Most Reverend Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A., currently Bishop of Charlottetown, has been appointed the 10th Bishop of Hamilton. Previously, Bishop Dabrowski, served as Auxiliary Bishop of London. His Excellency, Bishop Dabrowski, has indicated that he will present […]
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