Date posted on February 26, 2024
On February 18, 2024, non-baptized adults and young people from across the Diocese of Hamilton celebrated the Rite of Election simultaneously at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton and the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate in Guelph. The celebrant at the Cathedral was Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, while the celebrant at the […]
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Date posted on February 13, 2024
What is Lent? Lent is the 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, believers are prepared to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. During Lent, […]
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Date posted on February 7, 2024
A Lenten resource for your family. You will find tips and resources for how to celebrate the Lenten season.
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Date posted on February 2, 2024
February 1, 2024 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Lent is upon us – a time to strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ and seek inner transformation through fasting, prayer, and acts of generosity. The Church assists us by providing many supports. Throughout Lent we are invited to participate in community celebration of the Holy Eucharist […]
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Date posted on January 23, 2024
We regret to inform you that Reverend Robert Dunn died on Monday, January 22, 2024. Visitation: Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Friday, January 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 620 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, ON Vigil of the Deceased: Thursday January 25, […]
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Date posted on January 10, 2024
In the Apostolic Letter Aperuit illis, Pope Francis instituted the Sunday of the Word of God, which is celebrated on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Bishop Crosby and the Diocese of Hamilton spent this day to emphasize how #TheBibleSpeaks and how #WeListen.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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