Key Dates
Memorial Mass for Leonor Sorger
All are warmly invited to a Memorial Mass for Leonor Sorger, who passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 94. The Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. In 1978, Leonor co-founded the Office for Refugees, Diocese of Hamilton, a ministry that continues to welcome and sponsor refugees seeking safety and a new beginning in Canada. Please join us as we give thanks for Leonor’s extraordinary legacy of faith and service and pray for the repose of her soul. All are welcome.
Multicultural Mass
All are warmly invited to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our Diocese at the Multicultural Mass on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, 700 King St. West, Hamilton. The Mass will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A., Bishop of Hamilton, and followed by a multicultural celebration in McNally Hall. All are welcome!
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be observed this year on Sunday September 27, under the theme, “Even just one of these children.” This is taken from the Lord’s promise that “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me” (Matthew 18:5). The theme draws attention to the Church’s special concern for children affected by migration. We are called to welcome every child with the love and dignity of Christ, recognizing their immeasurable value and need for care, protection, and hope. On this occasion, we pray in solidarity with migrants, refugees, and displaced people throughout the world.
Previous Dates
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is observed globally on June 20th to honour the strength, courage, and resilience of individuals who have been forced to flee their home countries due to conflict or persecution.