Synod Results from our Diocese
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Rosary for Peace
Date posted on March 25, 2022
All are welcome to join Bishop Crosby and Bishop Lobsinger at the Cathedral Basilica on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.. We will gather to pray for peace, especially in Ukraine, and, in union with Pope Francis, to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A livestream will also be available…
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An announcement from His Excellency Auxiliary Bishop Wayne Lobsinger – 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
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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Lent 2022 Virtual Resources
Date posted on February 22, 2022
The Diocese of Hamilton is pleased to offer you an Ash Wednesday Liturgy of the Word that can be celebrated virtually in a classroom or at home. You will find tips for celebrating the Lenten season with your family, and a video with the Gospel Proclamation and Reflection by Bishop Wayne Lobsinger.
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A Day of Prayer for Peace over Ukraine
Date posted on January 25, 2022
Let us join Pope Francis in prayer on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 for peace in Ukraine. The Pope has expressed his concern regarding the tensions over Ukraine, and makes “a heartfelt appeal to all people of good will to raise prayers to Almighty God that all political actions and initiatives may be at the service of human brotherhood rather than partisan interests.”
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