Recent News and Events
In Memoriam: Reverend Jiri Macenauer
We regret to inform you that Reverend Jiri Macenauer, retired former Pastor of Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish, Hamilton, died suddenly on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
Pope's August Prayer Intention: The Maritime World
In his prayer intention for the month of August, Pope Francis calls us to "pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families."
Diocese of Hamilton Student Award: Katie Young
The latest recipient of the Diocese of Hamilton Student Award is Katie Young from Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton.
Blessings in the Midst of Trial
Volume 6
As St. Teresa Parish in Kitchener prepared for Pentecost, nine cedars were planted along the church to symbolize the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit...
Blessings in the Midst of Trial
Volume 5
The people of St. Clement have stayed true to their small-town roots, living their faith with neighbourly acts of care.
Blessings in the Midst of Trial
Volume 4
Thanks to the One Heart, One Soul Campaign, St. Ann's has been able to move its Music Ministry into the church loft, paint the church interior, install a tile floor to replaced the 37-year-old carpet, install a new sound system in the church and pay down the parish's Diocesan loan by 30%.
Diocese of Hamilton Student Award: Rachel Huhse
This week's Diocese of Hamilton Student Award is presented to Rachel Huhse from Resurrection Catholic Secondary School in Kitchener.
Diocese of Hamilton Award:
Sebastian Lazo
Sebastian Lazo is the recipient of the Diocese of Hamilton Award for Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School in Guelph.
Resources for Families During the COVID-19 Crisis
A resource guide for families to help navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pope's July Prayer Intention: Our Families
In his prayer intention for the month of July, Pope Francis calls us to "that today's families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance, and especially, that they may be protected by the State."
Blessings in the Midst of Trial
Volume 3
The Blessed Sacrament placed in the window of the Holy Rosary office in Guelph has become a "huge inspiration" to the parish and the neighbourhood, said Fr. Vernon Boyd, the parish's pastor...
Bishop Crosby's Heart to Heart
THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS will hold its September 2020 Plenary Assembly by video conference. The decision was made the CCCB Permanent Council at its recent meeting and was communicated to the Bishops by the General Secretary, Monsignor Frank Leo.
Blessings in the Midst of Trial
Volume 2
The pandemic hasn't halted the good work of the Church. The Stewardship and Development Office asked for examples, and parishes provided a wealth of them. A few are here, and more are to come!
Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards:
Nora Dempsey
Our 2020 Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards begin with Nora Dempsey from St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph.
Blessings in the Midst of Trial
Volume 1
The COVID-19 Pandemic kept our parishes closed for three months, but it hasn't kept the good work of the Church from taking place.
Re-Opening of Churches:
Announcement from Bishop Crosby
Please read this announcement from Bishop Crosby regarding the re-opening of churches effective June 16th, 2020.
Re-Opening of Churches:
A Letter to Parishioners
A Letter to Parishioners from Bishop Crosby regarding required practices upon opening of our Churches.
Statement from the CCCB: God Created Humankind in His Image and Likeness
The CCCB have released a statement regarding the sin of racism following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25th, 2020.
Prayer to Address the Sin of Racism
"We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life." - Pope Francis
Pope's June Prayer Intention: Compassion for the World
In his prayer intention for the month of June, Pope Francis calls us to "pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus."
In Memoriam: Reverend Antonio Cunha
We regret to inform you that Reverend Antonio Cunha, former Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Cambridge, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Cambridge.
COVID-19 Author's Reflection:
Anne Jamieson
A very pertinent message about this "great pause" during the COVID-19 pandemic and our longing for the "Bread of Life" from Novalis Publishing author Anne Jamieson.
Pope's May Prayer Intention: For Deacons
In his prayer intention for the month of May, Pope Francis calls us to "pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church."
Bishop Crosby's Message for Catholic Education Week 2020
During the week of May 3 to May 8, 2020, school boards within our Diocese will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the province and to Canada. The theme for this upcoming week is Igniting Hope. We invite you to watch Bishop Crosby's message.
Bishop Crosby Consecrates the Diocese to Mary, Mother of the Church
On Friday, May 1, 2020, Bishop Crosby consecrated the Diocese of Hamilton to Mary, Mother of the Church for her intercession during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consecration of Canada to the Blessed Virgin Mary
In solidarity with a number of Episcopal Conferences throughout the world, all diocesan and eparchial Bishops have been invited to consecrate their individual dioceses and eparchies to Mary, Mother of the Church on Friday, May 1, 2020.
2020 Clergy Appointments
The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following clergy appointments effective, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at twelve noon, unless otherwise noted.
Bishop Crosby's 2020 Easter Message
An Easter Message from His Excellency, Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI.
In Memoriam: Reverend James Malone
We regret to inform you that Reverend James (Jim) Malone, a retired Priest of the Diocese of Hamilton and most recently resident at St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Kitchener, died on April 5, 2020 at Emmanuel House Hospice in Hamilton.
Online Masses and Resources
Please see the following list for online masses available via parishes throughout the Diocese of Hamilton.