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Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards: Elena Hilson

eStudent Awards: Elena Hilson

Date posted on July 26, 2022

Our 2022 Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards continue with Elena Hilson from Cathedral High School in Hamilton. The Award recognizes a student in the graduating class who has attained high academic proficiency and exemplifies Catholic leadership qualities, Christian values and a commitment to service in the community.

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Walking Together – Papal Visit to Canada

Papal Visit in Canada- 20022

Date posted on July 26, 2022

The Holy Father will visit Canada from July 24 to July 29, 2022. Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada will provide an opportunity for the Pope to listen and dialogue with Indigenous Peoples and to address the impact of residential schools in Canada. Drawing on the theme, “Walking Together”, the Holy Father’s journey of reconciliation, healing and hope includes visits…

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Register for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon

World youth day July 28-aug 7

Date posted on July 25, 2022

We invite all young adults aged 18-35 who are interested in representing the Diocese of Hamilton at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, to register now! The first deposit is due in less than four weeks. For details and to register, visit:

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Synod Results from our Diocese

2021 Synod2023 Results from Diocese of Hamilton

Date posted on July 18, 2022

Thank you to all who participated in the initial stage of the preparation for the Synod of Bishops, which will take place in Rome in October 2023 on the theme of Synodality: Communion, Participation and Mission. Over 2,000 submissions were received in the Diocese of Hamilton, including both individual and group responses. Every effort was made to include your thoughts in the Diocesan summary…

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Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards: Teagan Morassutti

Student Awards: Teagan Morassutti

Date posted on July 18, 2022

Our 2022 Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards begin with Teagan Morassutti from St. Mary’s High School in Owen Sound. The Award recognizes a student in the graduating class who has attained high academic proficiency and exemplifies Catholic leadership qualities, Christian values and a commitment to service in the community.

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Ordination to Transitional Diaconate of John Ha, Paul Niesiobedzki, and Jonathan Reitzel

Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate, various images

Date posted on July 13, 2022

On the evening of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 24, 2022, the Diocese of Hamilton welcomed three young men into the transitional diaconate. His Excellency, Bishop Lobsinger, Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, ordained Deacon John Ha, Deacon Paul Niesiobedzki, and Deacon Jonathan Reitzel

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2022 Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards: Mike Meleka

Student Awards: Mike Meleka

Date posted on July 11, 2022

The Diocese of Hamilton award is presented to graduating students who have attained high academic proficiency, and who exemplify Catholic leadership qualities, Christian values, and a commitment to service in the community. This year’s recipient from St. Jerome’s University is Mike Meleka.

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