Come Home for Christmas
Date posted on December 4, 2023
Please join your Parish family for the celebration of Mass this Christmas. Whether you have been away for a short time or a long time, you will be warmly welcomed home with open arms! For Mass times and more – please click here.
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Advent 2023
Date posted on December 1, 2023
The season of Advent begins on December 3rd, 2023. “Advent has a twofold character, for it is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas, in which the First Coming of the Son of God to humanity is remembered, and likewise a time when, by remembrance of this, minds and hearts are led to look […]
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Highlights from the 2023 Papal Honours
Date posted on November 29, 2023
On Sunday, November 26th, 2023, hundreds gathered in the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King to celebrate the recipients of Papal Honours. The honours were conferred by Gerald Cyprian Cardinal Lacroix, Primate of Canada and Archbishop of Quebec. During his homily, he remarked: “We have before us today, sixteen disciples of Christ, members of this Diocese […]
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Rejoicing in Hope – World Youth Day
Date posted on November 20, 2023
At the conclusion of the Solemnity of Christ the King in 2021, Pope Francis announced that he had decided to transfer the diocesan celebration of World Youth Day to Christ the King Sunday from Palm Sunday. The theme for this year’s World Youth Day 2023 is “Rejoicing in Hope” (Romans 12:12). To read Pope Francis’ […]
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Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant, Evangelization & Catechesis and Youth Ministry
Date posted on November 10, 2023
The Diocese of Hamilton is searching for a full time Administrative Assistant to the Offices for Evangelization and Catechesis, and Youth Ministry. Reporting to the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis, this position works collaboratively with all Diocesan offices and parishes. Alongside the Director for Evangelization and Catechesis and the Director for Youth Ministry, this person […]
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October 27: Day of Fasting, Penance and Prayer for Peace in the World
Date posted on October 26, 2023
His Holiness, Pope Francis has declared that Friday, October 27 is to be a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace. This day is a response to the Israel-Hamas war and a call for peace in the world. This invitation has been extended to people of all Christian denominations, other religions, and all those who […]
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The Synod on Synodality: Working Together as a Listening Church
Date posted on October 10, 2023
Over the month of October, we will journey aside the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops by reflecting on important themes that will be discussed by Synod representatives. Find reflections and videos presented by our Diocese here.
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Pope Francis releases “Laudate Deum”
Date posted on October 5, 2023
On October 4th, 2023, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, His Holiness Pope Francis released his latest Apostolic Exhortation, titled Laudate Deum (Praise God). The sequel to his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’, this latest document is meant to address what Francis calls the “global social issue” of climate change. Pope Francis states that in the eight years […]
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September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Date posted on September 29, 2023
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is held each year on September 30th. This day provides an opportunity for all Canadians to reflect and honour Survivors of residential schools and all those who support them. We remember the children that never returned home. We recognize this painful history and, as a Catholic community, acknowledge […]
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In Memoriam: Reverend Terence Sehl
Date posted on September 28, 2023
We regret to inform you that Rev. Terence Sehl died on Monday, September 25th, 2023. The obituary can be viewed here. Visitation: Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Henry Walser Funeral Home 507 Frederick St., Kitchener Prayers: Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Henry Walser Funeral Home 507 Frederick St., Kitchener […]
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In Memoriam: Reverend Arthur Scidmore
Date posted on September 13, 2023
We regret to inform you that Rev. Arthur Scidmore died on Monday, September 11, 2023. Visitation: Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Parish 50 Brucedale Avenue East, Hamilton, ON Prayers: Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Parish 50 Brucedale Avenue East, Hamilton, ON […]
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Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant
Date posted on September 7, 2023
The Diocese of Hamilton is searching for a full-time Administrative Assistant to the Offices for Evangelization and Catechesis, and Youth Ministry. Reporting to the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis, this position works collaboratively with all Diocesan offices and parishes. Alongside the Director for Evangelization and Catechesis and the Director for Youth Ministry, this person is […]
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