You will recall that Pope Francis has asked all Catholics, and indeed, the whole world, to let their voice be heard in preparation for the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the theme of Synodality: Communion, Participation and Mission. Bishop Crosby has written a short letter, encouraging each...
In late January, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the establishment of the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, with a commitment to raise and distribute $30 million in collective contributions promised by Canada’s Catholic dioceses. We invite you to read the Pastoral Letter of Bishop Crosby regarding our Diocesan participation. Below the letter is a media release with more details about the management of the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund.
By now you have heard about the 2023 Synod of Bishops, and the preparation for that event that will give direction and new life to the Church. Pope Francis and Bishop Crosby, invite each of us to participate in the synod process at the diocesan and parish level. The purpose is “to listen, as the entire People...
I’ll get right to the point – and I am speaking from experience: yes, Jesus is telling us that if we let our hearts grow old and cold and hard, we run the risk of not being able or willing as Christians to face new challenges, or difficult situations. To put our...
For centuries, the Bible has been changing hearts and lives. Bible Sunday is a day when the Catholic Church celebrates the riches of Scripture. This year's Annual Bible Sunday will take place on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022. Go to https://hamiltondiocese.com/thebiblespeaks/ for adult and children's resources. #TheBibleSpeaks and how #WeListen.
Information about preparation for Confirmation in the spring of 2022 has now been uploaded to our website. Please see our Confirmation page for details about registration, dates, and sponsors.
As we enter into this First Week in Ordinary Time, we are given the image of Jesus teaching in the synagogue. And as He teaches, it’s clear that there...
Pope Francis has asked for the input of all lay Catholics to the 2023 meeting of the world's Bishops: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” The Church is currently seeking contributions from local Parish communities. Let your voice be heard!
Christmas season is now completed and we enter into the First Week in Ordinary Time. It’s time to return to the “ordinary” of life. But is the Christian life ordinary? Is there anything truly “ordinary” about following Jesus? Today’s Gospel reveals...
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis and the Liturgy Office have prepared the attached link to the diocese website with a beautiful resource for families to share and pray together in celebration of the Feast of the Holy Family.
We hope that you and your family will join us for Mass over the Christmas season. Our Mass Schedule for December 24 through January 2 is now available. Please click the image for more information.
Each week, beginning on Sunday, 21 November 2021, the Solemnity of Christ the King, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops will release a video recording of a Bishop in Canada reflecting on the Gospel Reading for each Sunday of Advent. This year’s reflections were developed in view of the Indigenous...
Our Diocesan Offices for Liturgy, Youth Ministry and Evangelization and Catechesis are pleased to bring you a weekly Advent resource that can be celebrated with family in your home: https://hamiltondiocese.com/advent2021/
“You are no longer strangers and aliens but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household 0f God …” (Eph. 2-19) and “Jesus went out to the mountain to pray…” (Luke 6:12) It’s all about identity and belonging. Why did...
This parable should speak to us far more than we realize. It should be a source of great encouragement to us all as we seek to build up the Kingdom of God through apostolic works. The mustard seed is very small: it can seem very insignificant. Though...
Why would the leader of the synagogue be “indignant” that Jesus cured a woman on the sabbath? She was crippled for eighteen years! Was he not instead, supposed to rejoice and give thanks that Jesus cured...
