Date posted on March 9, 2026
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Diocese gathered in gratitude and joy at Saint Stanislaw Kostka Parish in Hamilton to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the mission of the Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ in our community. The Mass was presided by the Most Rev. Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA, Bishop of Hamilton, and concelebrated by Fr. […]
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Date posted on March 6, 2026
The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a Statement Calling the Catholic Faithful to Prayer for Peace in the Middle East. The statement affirms that we cannot remain indifferent to an armed conflict that risks escalating into a prolonged war. “Faced with rising tensions and the risk of escalating […]
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Date posted on March 2, 2026
On the First Sunday of Lent (February 22, 2026), catechumens and candidates from across the Diocese of Hamilton gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King for the Rite of Election, celebrated by Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA. Approximately 350 individuals preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil stood before the […]
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Date posted on February 17, 2026
What is Lent? Lent is the 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, believers are prepared to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. During Lent, […]
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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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