Date posted on September 11, 2024
Desiring to support the work of the Holy Spirit in the Diocese of Hamilton, Forward Together in Christ was initiated to help the Bishop of Hamilton discern the best way to move the diocese forward after the struggles and limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Close to 1,000 people from across the Diocese of Hamilton […]
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Date posted on September 5, 2024
In 2025 the universal Church will celebrate a Jubilee Year – a year of renewal in faith. The theme of the year established by Pope Francis is “Pilgrims of Hope“. Pope Francis has asked that the preparation for the Jubilee be marked in a particular way by rediscovering the teachings of Vatican II, in particular the four Constitutions, and […]
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Date posted on August 27, 2024
The global celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation take places on the 1st of September, 2024. This day calls on all of us to unite in prayer, reflection, and action for the protection and preservation of our common home. This year’s theme, “Hope and Act with Creation,” draws inspiration […]
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Date posted on August 26, 2024
The Diocese is home to four University Chaplaincy Centres: Canadian Martyrs Student Centre in Hamilton, Newman Centre in Guelph, St. Jerome’s Campus University in Waterloo, and St. John Paul II Student Centre in Waterloo. Learn more about them…
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Date posted on July 26, 2024
On the beautiful sunny morning of Saturday, July 20th, 2024, the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King was filled with joy and reverence as the Diocese welcomed two new priests. Luis Cordeiro Inacio and William Meehan were ordained to the priesthood in a solemn and uplifting ordination, marking a significant milestone in their spiritual journey […]
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Date posted on July 8, 2024
Vacation Bible School will be taking place across several Parishes across the Diocese of Hamilton this summer! These opportunities to experience our faith are possible in thanks to our wonderful Pastors, Parish Ministers, and volunteers who plan, support and implement these engaging programs. During these programs, young people will explore how they can live as disciples […]
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Date posted on June 19, 2024
On Saturday, June 15th, 2024, Camille Johnson, Michael Kuhl and Richard Olson were ordained to the Diaconate for the Diocese of Hamilton during a beautiful Mass held at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. In front of celebrating priest Bishop Douglas Crosby, with concelebrants including Bishop Wayne Lobsinger and other priests, deacons, parishioners, family […]
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Date posted on June 14, 2024
On the evening of Friday, June 7th, 2024, Moices Caballero and Joonbim Lim were ordained to the Transitional Diaconate. Bishop Wayne Lobsinger was the principal celebrant along with concelebrating priests and deacons. The Mass took place at St. John’s Parish in Kitchener. A transitional deacon is one who is preparing for ordination to the Priesthood in […]
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Date posted on June 12, 2024
The rain held off for a beautiful day of golf on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024. Over 130 gathered for the Bishop’s Charities Invitational Golf Tournament, held for the sixth year at Glen Abbey Golf Course in Oakville. The big winner of the tournament was the De Mazenod Door at St. Patrick’s Parish in Hamilton – […]
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Date posted on June 3, 2024
The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following clergy appointments effective, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at twelve o’clock noon, unless otherwise noted. Pastors Father David Wilhelm Holy Rosary Parish, Burlington Administrators Father Gianluca Roso, MCCJ St. Joseph and St. Anne Parishes, Kitchener (July 1, 2024) Associate Pastors Father Stanley Nwokeji St. […]
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Date posted on May 31, 2024
The most beautiful sound filled the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King on the afternoon of Sunday, May 26th, 2024. Following their renewal of vows, 350 married couples shared a kiss. The Wedding Anniversary Mass, put together by our Family Ministry Office, celebrates couples from the Diocese celebrating 25, 40, 50 and 60 or more […]
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Date posted on April 10, 2024
Bishop Crosby celebrated the Mass for New Catholics on Saturday, April 6th at 5:00pm in the Cathedral Basilica. Many of the newly baptized from our Diocese joined in. Congratulations to all new Catholics; may you experience the Lord’s blessing as members of the Catholic Church and in your parish communities. Photos thanks to: Deacon John […]
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