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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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World Youth Day 2023: Lisbon, Portugal

World youth day July 28-aug 7

Date posted on June 21, 2022

Join us for our first information session for World Youth Day Lisbon 2023. Young Adults aged 18-35 in the Diocese of Hamilton are welcome! The session will be held in-person, with a virtual option, on July 6th, 2022 from 7-9:00PM, at St. Andrew Parish in Oakville. For more information, visit:

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2022 Permanent Diaconate Ordinations

Ordination to the permanent diaconate, various images

Date posted on June 14, 2022

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Paul Klaassen and Shawn Meaney were ordained to the Diaconate for the Diocese of Hamilton. We congratulate and warmly welcome them to their ministry for the Diocese! In front of Priests, Deacons, parishioners, family and friends, they promised obedience to Bishop Douglas Crosby and his successors. Each had hands laid upon them by Bishop Crosby and were vested in stole

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Ordination to the Priesthood of Kevin Upendran

ordination priesthood 2022

Date posted on May 17, 2022

The priestly ordination of Kevin Upendran took place on May 7th, 2022, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. The Mass was presided by His Excellency, Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, joined by Bishop Wayne Lobsinger, Bishop Matthew Ustrzycki, and concelebrating priests. During the ceremony, Father Kevin Upendran was anointed with Sacred Chrism to be like Christ, […]

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An announcement from His Excellency Auxiliary Bishop Wayne Lobsinger – Forward Together in Christ

Forward Together in Christ

Date posted on March 10, 2022

His Excellency, Auxiliary Bishop Wayne Lobsinger, is pleased to announce a new Diocesan initiative called “Forward Together in Christ.”

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Towards a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission

Synod 2021/2023, For a synodal Church

Date posted on March 7, 2022

Pope Francis is asking each and every one of us to become involved in the synodal process leading up to the Synod of Bishops to be held in Rome in 2023. Today we begin the first phase in our Diocese. We invite you to watch the video and share your voice by filling out the survey:

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