Today, through a series of pastoral letters to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and the People of God in Canada, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) affirmed its ongoing commitment to renewing and strengthening relations with Indigenous Peoples at the national, regional, and especially the local level. Each of the distinct pastoral letters in this series, entitled That We May Walk Together, is the fruit of...

Our Christmas Schedule of Masses is now posted. Click here to view the full shcedule

THE THREE EPARCHS OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH serving in Canada published a Pastoral Letter recently “to the Clergy, Religious and Faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada, and to all Good People”, calling for prayer, fasting, and action as “the war in Ukraine rages on with no end in site.” They implore people to pray daily for peace in Ukraine, to fast for the people of Ukraine and for peace in their country, and to give alms as a way to identify with the needs of the people of Ukraine. It is a clear roadmap to making a difference in Ukraine. Their entire letter can be read here.

In October, the Canadian Bishops released a pastoral letter to the youth of Canada entitled, “Arise and Become Who You Are!” The letter is the result of many Zoom conversations, which took between over 200 young people (including from our parishes) from across the country and Canadian Bishops. The lively conversations resulted in the letter of reassurance and encouragement. This letter is available in text or video format. To read...

Friday, September 30 2022 marks the 2nd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day we honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. All are invited to attend a Mass of Reconciliation at 9 am, followed by a walk up to Frederick Street to join in the "Every Child Matters" Community Walk at 10.

The Holy Father will visit Canada from July 24 to July 29, 2022. Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada will provide an opportunity for the Pope to listen and dialogue with Indigenous Peoples and to address the impact of residential schools in Canada. The Holy Father will begin his...

Father Tom Vermiglio is marking 50 years of Ordination as a Comboni Missionary this year! To celebrate, we're throwing a reception after a special 5 pm Mass at St Joseph Church on Saturday, June 25. All are welcome. Kindly RSVP to the parish office...

St Anne and St Joseph parishes are now hiring for a shared secretary position. The job posting is available on the Diocese website: https://hamiltondiocese.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=117 If you (or someone you know) might be right for this position of hospitality and administration, please consider applying!

Registration for this year's IN PERSON Vacation Bible School is now open for children finishing Junior Kindergarten through grade 5. This half-day camp will run from 9 am to 12:30 August 8-12 at St Anne Church for both parishes. Our theme this year is Cave Quest. We'll spelunk...

This weekend (May 7/8), Bishop Crosby's Pastoral letter outlining our Diocesan contribution to the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund is being read at all Masses. The Diocese of Hamilton has committed $4 million to the Canada-wide $30 million pledge toward healing and reconciliation initiatives. Over and...

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, We will soon celebrate Easter, the high point of our liturgical year. As Spring breaks in around us, we marvel at the almost...

We look forward to welcoming you home for Holy Week!

You are invited to come and join in front of St Anne for a few moments of prayer between 11 am and 1 pm on Monday, March 28. If you cannot come in person, take a few moments to light a candle and pray wherever you are. The Pope is scheduled to meet with 30 Indigenous delegates from March 28 until April 1, according to a joint statement by the Canadian...

This Sunday, the second Sunday of Lent, our Diocese observes a Holy Hour of prayer for victims of sexual abuse, particularly clerical sexual abuse. Here at St Anne our Holy Hour will begin at 3:30 pm, March 13. We will...

Daylight saving time 2022 begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13: Remember to set your clocks forward an hour! (Note: most objects connected to the internet like phones, smart watches, and laptops will do this automatically for you)

Father Brian provides an update on the changes to COVID restrictions in March

On behalf of His Excellency, Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, please find linked his Lenten Letter entitled, Full of the Holy Spirit.

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...