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Highlights from World Youth Day 2023 Fundraiser Dinner

WYD Fundraiser Dinner

Date posted on February 27, 2023

The World Youth Day Pilgrims were delighted to host their “Taste of Portugal Fundraising Dinner” at St. Mary’s Parish in Hamilton on February 4th, 2023. The evening was a huge success and great fun for all involved. A special thank you to all our generous sponsors and attendees for your support!

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Season of Lent: Journey of Penance

Season of Lent

Date posted on February 22, 2023

What is Lent? Lent is a 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, we are prepared to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. During Lent, the […]

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Holy Father’s Message for Lent 2023

Holy Father Message for Lent 2023

Date posted on February 16, 2023

“Dear brothers and sisters, may the Holy Spirit inspire and sustain us this Lent in our ascent with Jesus, so that we may experience his divine splendour and thus, confirmed in faith, persevere in our journey together with him, glory of his people and light of the nations…”

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31st World Day of the Sick: February 11th

World Day of the Sick

Date posted on February 11, 2023

The World Day of the Sick calls for prayer and closeness towards those who suffer. We invite you to read Pope Francis’ message for the 31st World Day of the Sick:

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“That We May Walk Together” Series of Pastoral Letters (2023)

That We May Walk Together

Date posted on February 10, 2023

Through a series of pastoral letters to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and the People of God in Canada, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) affirmed its ongoing commitment to renewing and strengthening relations with Indigenous Peoples at the national, regional, and especially the local level. Each of the distinct pastoral letters in this series, […]

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In Memoriam: Reverend Wallace Metcalf

In Memoriam: Reverend Wallace Metcalf

Date posted on February 2, 2023

We regret to inform you that Reverend Wallace Metcalf, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Visitation:        Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. P.X. Dermody Funeral Home 796 Upper Gage Avenue, Hamilton Visitation: Monday, February 6, 2023 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King 714 King Street West, Hamilton […]

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