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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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Highlights from the 2024 Ordination to the Priesthood

Ordination to the Priesthood 2024

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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2024 Vacation Bible School

Highlights from Vacation Bible School (VBS) in the Diocese of Hamilton

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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2024 Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate

2024 Ordination the Permanent Diaconate

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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Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Moices Caballero and Joonbin Lim

Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate

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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2024 Bishop’s Charities Invitational Golf Tournament

2024 Bishop's Charities Invitational Golf Tournament

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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2024 Additional Clergy Pastoral Appointments

2024 Additional Clergy Appointments

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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Highlights from the 2024 Wedding Anniversary Mass

Highlights from the 2024 Wedding Anniversary Mass

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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2024 Mass for New Catholics

Mass for New Catholics 2024

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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Pilgrimage to Québec: July 2024

Pilgrimage to Quebec, July 13-17, 2024

Date posted on April 3, 2024

To commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Québec, Bishop Crosby invites you to a pilgrimage to visit Québec City, Trois-Rivières, and Montréal from July 13 – 17, 2024, under the leadership of Msgr. Murray Kroetsch. Registration deadline is April 30th. Highlights include: Scenic Departure: Embark on a picturesque coach journey from Hamilton to Québec […]

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Webinar Series: “A Great Symphony of Prayer: The Our Father as a Programme of Life”

Webinar Series Starts Next Week: "A Great Symphony of Prayer: The Our Father as a Programme of Life"

Date posted on March 28, 2024

The Canadian Conference for Catholic Bishops’ Ad hoc Committee for the Preparation for the Jubilee 2025 has organized a two-part webinar series titled, “A Great Symphony of Prayer” which will enable the faithful one meaningful way to participate in the Year of Prayer which was announced by Pope Francis on 21 January 2024. The Jubilee Office in […]

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In Memoriam: Reverend Vincent Kim Van Toan

In Memoriam: Rev. Vincent Kim Van Toan

Date posted on March 28, 2024

We regret to inform you that Reverend Vincent Kim Van Toan died on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. Visitation: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Our Lady of Vietnam Parish 1393 Cannon Street East, Hamilton, ON Funeral Mass: Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King 714 King Street […]

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