Recent News and Events
Bishop Crosby's Heart to Heart
MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION OF THE RESURRECTION gathered at St. Agatha Church yesterday, for a Mass of Thanksgiving, the last act of the community following 165 years of dedicated ministry at the historic parish. Father Tim Uniac, Provincial Superior preached a moving homily, evoking the memory of many of the Pastors who served the Parish...
World Youth Day 2023: Lisbon, Portugal
Join us for our first information session for World Youth Day Lisbon 2023. Young Adults aged 18-35 in the Diocese of Hamilton are welcome! The session will be held in-person, with a virtual option, on July 6th, 2022 from 7-9:00PM, at St. Andrew Parish in Oakville. For more information, visit:
2022 Permanent Diaconate Ordinations
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Paul Klaassen and Shawn Meaney were ordained to the Diaconate for the Diocese of Hamilton. We congratulate and warmly welcome them to their ministry for the Diocese! In front of Priests, Deacons, parishioners, family and friends, they promised obedience to Bishop Douglas Crosby and his successors. Each had hands laid upon them by Bishop Crosby and were vested in stole...
Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant, Stewardship and Development Office
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Chancery Office in Hamilton is looking for a one-year full-time contract (Monday to Friday - 32 hours/week) Administrative Assistant to provide support to the Stewardship and Development Office. For details and to apply, visit:
2022 Additional Clergy Appointments
The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following appointments. Please pray for God's blessings upon these new appointments.
Year of the Family: Speaker Series
The Diocesan Speaker Series is the highlight of the Year of Amoris Laetitia Family. It will feature a monthly topic related to family from January through to June, held virtually on Zoom. Bishop Daniel Miehm will lead the final session on June 15th, 2022, from 7-8:30 PM, titled "Family Love: A Vocation and A Path to Holiness." For more information and to register:
Ordination to the Priesthood of Kevin Upendran
The priestly ordination of Kevin Upendran took place on May 7th, 2022 at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. The Mass was presided by His Excellency, Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, joined by Bishop Wayne Lobsinger, Bishop Ustrzycki, and concelebrating priests. During the ceremony, Father Kevin Upendran was anointed with Sacred Chrism to be like Christ, the Anointed One, the Eternal Priest, the Good Shepherd...
Job Opportunity: Refugee Sponsorship Case Manager
The Diocese of Hamilton is looking for an impassioned social justice and human rights advocate to join our Office for Refugees at the Diocese, for the position of Refugee Sponsorship Case Manager, One-Year Contract (with the possibility of extension). For more details and to apply, visit:
Ordination to the Priesthood: Kevin Upendran
The priestly ordination of Kevin Upendran will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King at 11:00 a.m. on May 7, 2022. We congratulate Father, and wish him God's richest blessings! All are invited to watch the livestream:
Bishop Crosby's Message for Catholic Education Week 2022
Each year, the Catholic community of Ontario engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education during Catholic Education Week. This year's celebration is entitled, "Rebuild, Restore, Renew Together" and will be celebrated during the week of May 1 - May 6, 2022. We invite you to watch Bishop Crosby's message.
2022 Mass of Chrism
On Monday, April 11, 2022, the Mass of Chrism was celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton. The principal celebrant was His Excellency, Bishop Crosby, OMI, with concelebrants including Bishop Emeritus Anthony Tonnos, as well as his college of Priests.
2022 Easter Message from Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, We will soon celebrate Easter, the high point of our liturgical year. As Spring breaks in around us, we marvel at the almost magical appearance of new life pushing up through the ground and out of the branches in the trees. The birds sing as they build nests and prepare to lay eggs and welcome new life!...
Holy Week at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King
Join the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King for Holy Week and Easter as we participate in Jesus' Death and Resurrection. The Mass of Chrism on Monday, April 11, 2022, will be livestreamed on the Cathedral Basilica's YouTube page.
2022 Clergy Appointments
The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following clergy appointments effective, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at twelve o'clock noon, unless otherwise noted.
Rosary for Peace
All are welcome to join Bishop Crosby and Bishop Lobsinger at the Cathedral Basilica on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.. We will gather to pray for peace, especially in Ukraine, and, in union with Pope Francis, to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A livestream will also be available...
Job Opportunity: Stewardship and Development Coordinator
The Diocese of Hamilton is seeking a full-time (32 hours/week) Stewardship and Development Coordinator to develop, execute, and support various programs within the Office of Stewardship and Development. For details and to apply, please visit:
In Memoriam: Reverend Michael Myroniuk
We regret to inform you that Reverend Michael Myroniuk, a retired Priest of the Diocese of Hamilton died on March 17, 2022. Please pray that Father Myroniuk may receive the reward of a good and faithful servant and that his family and the parishioners he served will be consoled in their faith in Christ. The funeral arrangements follow...
An announcement from His Excellency Auxiliary Bishop Wayne Lobsinger - Forward Together in Christ
His Excellency, Auxiliary Bishop Wayne Lobsinger, is pleased to announce a new Diocesan initiative called "Forward Together in Christ."
Towards a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission
Pope Francis is asking each and every one of us to become involved in the synodal process leading up to the Synod of Bishops to be held in Rome in 2023. Today we begin the first phase in our Diocese. We invite you to watch the video and share your voice by filling out the survey:
2022 Lenten Pastoral Letter from Bishop Crosby, OMI
We invite you to read Bishop Douglas Crosby's lenten Pastoral Letter, titled Full of the Holy Spirit. "During the forty days of Lent, we recall the forty days that Jesus spent in the desert. Scripture tells us that when he went into the desert he was "full of the Holy Spirit." He had been baptized in the Jordan River by John and when he came out of the water the heavens opened and the Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove..."
Season of Lent
Sow Seeds of Goodness
Lent has two major purposes: It recalls or prepares for Baptism, and emphasizes a spirit of penance. Through forty days of close attention to God's Word and of more fervent prayer, believers are prepares to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, and continues until the beginning of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday evening, on April 14th, 2022.
Lent 2022 Virtual Resources
The Diocese of Hamilton is pleased to offer you an Ash Wednesday Liturgy of the Word that can be celebrated virtually in a classroom or at home. You will find tips for celebrating the Lenten season with your family, and a video with the Gospel Proclamation and Reflection by Bishop Wayne Lobsinger.
Chancery Office Closed:
Monday, February 21
The Chancery Office will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 21 and will reopen on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Happy Family Day!
Information on Residential Schools:
To Inform, To Encourage, To Heal
"The sad legacy of Residential Schools and the reality that Catholic entities participated in the Government policy which removed Indigenous children from their families and from their culture has once again been brought to the attention of Canadians." Read the Pastoral Letter from Bishop Douglas Crosby, and learn more about residential schools, including actions and commitments.
Pastoral Letter Regarding Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
"Dear Brothers and Sisters, After significant work at both the national and local levels, I am pleased to provide an update on the participation of the Diocese of Hamilton in the national Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. In late January 2022, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) announced the establishment of the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund..."
In Memoriam: Reverend Lech Wycichowski, CR
We regret to inform you that Reverend Lech Wycichowski, CR, member of the Congregation of the Resurrection, died on January 26, 2022. Please pray that Father Wycichowski, CR may receive the reward of a good and faithful servant and that his family and the parishioners he served will be consoled in their faith in Christ. Funeral arrangements are:
A Day of Prayer for Peace over Ukraine
Let us join Pope Francis in prayer on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 for peace in Ukraine. The Pope has expressed his concern regarding the tensions over Ukraine, and makes "a heartfelt appeal to all people of good will to raise prayers to Almighty God that all political actions and initiatives may be at the service of human brotherhood rather than partisan interests."
Bible Sunday: January 23rd, 2022
We celebrate Bible Sunday in the Diocese of Hamilton on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022. There are a variety of digital resources (both for adults and children) for this year's celebration with specific focus on the Gospel of St. Luke (Year C). Remember: #TheBibleSpeaks #WeListen!
In Memoriam: Reverend James McSharry
We regret to inform you that Reverend James McSharry, a retired Priest of the Diocese of Hamilton died on January 8, 2022 in St. Catharines. Please pray that Father McSharry may receive the reward of a good and faithful servant and that his family and the parishioners he served will be consoled in their faith in Christ.
Modified Working Schedule for Chancery Office and Bishop Farrell Library
Beginning Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, employees of the Chancery Office of the Diocese of Hamilton and the Bishop Farrell Library and Archives will be working from home, according to the government policies put in place. Staff will have access to voicemail and email during regular business hours. Inquiries can be made directly...