Holy Father’s 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
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)
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
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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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: January 18-25
Date posted on January 22, 2023
“Do good; seek justice.” (Isaiah 1:12-17) The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration. Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organized ecumenical services, and to share fellowship.
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#TheBibleSpeaks: Bible Sunday
Date posted on January 19, 2023
In Lectionary Year A, the Church reflects deeply on the Gospel of Matthew. To help us in our exploration through this synoptic Gospel, the Diocese is pleased to provide resources for adults and grades 6-8 for Bible Sunday on January 23rd, 2023 and throughout Year A.
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