Pope Leo XIV Opens Vatican Meeting on Family, Calling Church to Listen to Families as Partners in Mission

Date posted on October 8, 2026

Pope Leo XIV opened an eight-day meeting at the Vatican on Wednesday marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, inviting the Church to reflect not only on how she proclaims the Gospel to families, but on how families themselves participate in the Church’s mission. Addressing bishops, families, married couples, experts and facilitators gathered for the […]

Highlights from the 2026 Multicultural Mass

Date posted on October 7, 2026

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, faithful from across the Diocese of Hamilton gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King for the Multicultural Mass, a joyful celebration of the many cultures, languages and traditions that enrich the life of the Diocese. The celebration coincided with the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, providing a […]

Bishop Dabrowski to participate in Rome meeting on the family with Pope Leo XIV

Date posted on October 6, 2026

Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A., will be in Rome from October 7 to 14 for a meeting convened by Pope Leo XIV to mark the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis’ 2016 Apostolic Exhortation on love in the family. Appointed by the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Dabrowski will join […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Date posted on September 30, 2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember and honour the Survivors of the residential school system, the children who never returned home, their families, and all those who continue to live with its lasting legacy. We are called to listen with humility, to acknowledge the truths of our shared history, and […]

Annual meeting of the Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

Date posted on September 23, 2026

The annual Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is taking place this week in Montreal, bringing together the Catholic bishops of Canada for their annual meeting and time of prayer, discussion and discernment. Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A., and Bishop Lobsinger are both participating in the Plenary Assembly alongside the other bishops […]

Fulton J. Sheen and the Diocese of Hamilton: A Connection Remembered

Date posted on September 22, 2026

As the Church prepares to celebrate the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on September 24, 2026, the Diocese of Hamilton remembers a connection to the renowned preacher and evangelist that reaches back nearly 90 years. In 1938, Fr. Fulton Sheen (pre-episcopate) came to the Diocese of Hamilton as a Retreat Master for the […]

Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada

Date posted on September 19, 2026

The annual Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will take place on 26 and 27 September 2026. Each year, this Collection gives Catholics an opportunity to support the mission of their own diocese or eparchy while joining with the faithful across the country in supporting the shared work of the Bishops of Canada through […]

CCCB: The Evangelizing Mission of the Church in Canada

Date posted on September 15, 2026

The Episcopal Commission for Doctrine of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has released a new document entitled “The Evangelizing Mission of the Church in Canada”, a reflection inviting Catholics to rediscover and share the Good News in today’s Canadian society. The document opens with Pilate’s enduring question, “What is truth?”, and presents Jesus Christ as […]

Highlights from 2026 Vacation Bible School

Date posted on September 15, 2026

Once again, Vacation Bible School camps took place across several parishes across the Diocese of Hamilton this past summer! Each VBS camp was an opportunity for children to experience fun, friendship and faith, as they explored what it means to be a follower of Jesus by living out the Gospel and following in the footsteps […]

Additional 2026 Clergy Pastoral Appointments

Date posted on September 2, 2026

The Most Reverend Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following clergy appointments effective, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at twelve o’clock noon, unless otherwise noted. Pastors Father Ranjan D’Sa, OCD St. Gregory Parish, Cambridge (October 1, 2026) Father Jerome Mascarenhas, OCD St. Patrick Parish, Burlington (August 27, 2026) Father Godwin Pinto, OCD St. Aloysius […]

In Memoriam: Reverend Murray McDermott, CR

Date posted on September 2, 2026

We regret to inform you that Reverend Murray McDermott, CR died on Friday, August 28, 2026. Please read the full death notification here. The funeral arrangements are below. Visitation will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Kitchener, on Tuesday September 1, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 […]

Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops – Spiritual Reflections in Military Settings

Date posted on August 28, 2026

The Most Rev. Scott McCaig, C.C., Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada, has released a statement on the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) Military Personnel Instructions on Spiritual Reflections in Military Settings, which was issued on 29 July 2026. In his statement, Bishop McCaig objects to the new policy, which requires CAF members, including chaplains, to deliver spiritual […]