Skip to main content

News

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: January 18-25

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Date posted on January 22, 2023

“Do good; seek justice.” (Isaiah 1:12-17) The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration. Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organized ecumenical services, and to share fellowship.

Continue reading

#TheBibleSpeaks: Bible Sunday

Bible Sunday

Date posted on January 19, 2023

In Lectionary Year A, the Church reflects deeply on the Gospel of Matthew. To help us in our exploration through this synoptic Gospel, the Diocese is pleased to provide resources for adults and grades 6-8 for Bible Sunday on January 23rd, 2023 and throughout Year A.

Continue reading

Advent Reflections with David Wells

Advent Reflections with David Wells

Date posted on December 23, 2022

The Diocese of Hamilton welcomes David Wells, world-renowned speaker and Catechist, to guide us through the season of Advent. Christmas Fourth Sunday of Advent Third Sunday of Advent Second Sunday of Advent First Sunday of Advent

Continue reading

In Memoriam: Monsignor Raymond Modeski

In Memoriam: Monsignor Raymond Modeski

Date posted on December 14, 2022

We regret to inform you that Monsignor Raymond Modeski, died on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Visitation:        Sunday, December 18, 2022 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. St. Patrick Parish 196 Kenwood Avenue, Burlington Funeral Mass: Monday, December 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King 714 King Street West, […]

Continue reading

An Evening with David Wells: November 8th

David Wells Speaking

Date posted on November 8, 2022

Join us on November 8, 2022 from 7:00-8:30PM at the Cathedral Basilica in Hamilton as we welcome David Wells, world-renowned catechist, and educator. This event will be hosted in person and streamed live on Youtube.

Continue reading

November 27th: Coping with the Holidays

Bright candle flame with other flames in background

Date posted on November 1, 2022

… when someone you love is gone. Christmas is an especially challenging holiday to cope with and the Family Ministry Office offers a special workshop on the first Sunday of Advent each year to help you cope with the season.

Continue reading

Our Lady of Guadalupe: In the Experience of Indigenous Peoples

Our Lady of Guadalupe Information Text repeated

Date posted on October 27, 2022

Join us for a presentation on December 12th, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King from the Honourable Graydon Nicholas, Chancellor of Saint Thomas University, New Brunswick, and former Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. A livestream will be available here:

Continue reading

The War in Ukraine: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Action

Prayer for Peace Text with dove illustration

Date posted on October 21, 2022

In a pastoral letter, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of Canada invite people to pray, fast, and act in support of their brothers and sisters in Ukraine. In the appeal, they invite parishioners to donate to charitable organizations, including Aid to the Church in Need – Canada.

Continue reading

Extraordinary Minister of Communion Formation Workshops

Giving communion brad to open hands

Date posted on October 17, 2022

The Liturgy Office is pleased to offer Extraordinary Minister of Communion ministry formation workshops this fall of 2022. The workshops take place in November in Walkerton, Cambridge, or Ancaster. To register, please visit:

Continue reading

Frassati Leadership Program

Frassati Leadership Program

Date posted on September 29, 2022

Calling young Catholic leaders from across the Diocese of Hamilton who are looking to draw closer to Christ and their own communities! The Frassati Leadership Program will offer opportunities for Catholic leadership formation for those in grade ten (ages 15-16). Learn more:

Continue reading

Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards: Nancy Mancino

Student Awards: Nancy Mancino

Date posted on September 27, 2022

Our 2022 Diocese of Hamilton Student Awards conclude with Nancy Mancino from Bishop Ryan Secondary School in Hamilton. 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.

Continue reading

Marian Day – October 1, 2022

Marian Days 2022 - Basilica of our Lady Immaculate - Oct 1st.

Date posted on September 23, 2022

Join parishioners from around the Diocese in honouring Our Blessed Lady for the last Marian Day of the year with Bishop Crosby on October 1, 2022 at the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate in Guelph.

Continue reading