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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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2024 Mass of Chrism Highlights

2024 Mass of Chrism Highlights

Date posted on March 27, 2024

Priests and lay faithful from across the Diocese of Hamilton gathered on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King for the annual Chrism Mass. Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, was the principal celebrant and blessed three vessels of oils that will be used during the administration of sacraments in parishes over […]

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2024 Clergy Pastoral Appointments

2024 CLERGY APPOINTMENTS

Date posted on March 26, 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. Retirements Father Francis Hubilla Retires as Associate Pastor, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish and Missions, Owen Sound Father Thomas Manninezhath, CMI Retires as Pastor, St. Anthony Parish, Kincardine […]

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Saint Brother André in the Diocese of Hamilton

MAJOR RELIQUARY OF SAINT BROTHER ANDRÉ EMBARKS ON INSPIRATIONAL TOUR

Date posted on March 18, 2024

Event Date: May 17, 2024

MAJOR RELIQUARY OF SAINT BROTHER ANDRÉ EMBARKS ON INSPIRATIONAL TOUR The sacred journey of the Major Reliquary of Saint Brother André, a poignant testament to the life and devotion of a remarkable soul, is set to captivate hearts in parishes and schools across the Hamilton Diocese. The Major Reliquary, comprised of a fragment of Saint […]

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Highlights from the Rite of Election 2024

Rite of Election 2024

Date posted on February 26, 2024

On February 18, 2024, non-baptized adults and young people from across the Diocese of Hamilton celebrated the Rite of Election simultaneously at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton and the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate in Guelph. The celebrant at the Cathedral was Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, while the celebrant at the […]

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Journey through Lent 2024

Journey through Lent

Date posted on February 13, 2024

What is Lent? Lent is the yearly celebration of the Church in preparation for Easter. Lent has two major purposes: It recalls or prepares for Baptism, and emphasizes a spirit of penance. Through forty days of closer attention to God’s Word and of more fervent prayer, believers are prepared to celebrate the Paschal Mystery.  During Lent, […]

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Lenten Resource for Families

Ash Wednesday

Date posted on February 7, 2024

A Lenten resource for your family. You will find tips and resources for how to celebrate the Lenten season.

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Lenten Message 2024

Lenten Message 2024 from Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI

Date posted on February 2, 2024

February 1, 2024 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Lent is upon us – a time to strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ and seek inner transformation through fasting, prayer, and acts of generosity. The Church assists us by providing many supports. Throughout Lent we are invited to participate in community celebration of the Holy Eucharist […]

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In Memoriam: Reverend Robert Dunn

In Memoriam: Reverend Robert Dunn

Date posted on January 23, 2024

We regret to inform you that Reverend Robert Dunn died on Monday, January 22, 2024. Visitation: Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Friday, January 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 620 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, ON Vigil of the Deceased: Thursday January 25, […]

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Sunday of the Word of God

Word Became Flesh

Date posted on January 10, 2024

In the Apostolic Letter Aperuit illis, Pope Francis instituted the Sunday of the Word of God, which is celebrated on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Bishop Crosby and the Diocese of Hamilton spent this day to emphasize how #TheBibleSpeaks and how #WeListen.

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Come Home for Christmas

Come Home for Christmas

Date posted on December 4, 2023

Please join your Parish family for the celebration of Mass this Christmas. Whether you have been away for a short time or a long time, you will be warmly welcomed home with open arms! For Mass times and more – please click here.

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Advent 2023

Advent 2023

Date posted on December 1, 2023

The season of Advent begins on December 3rd, 2023. “Advent has a twofold character, for it is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas, in which the First Coming of the Son of God to humanity is remembered, and likewise a time when, by remembrance of this, minds and hearts are led to look […]

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