Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton

His Grace, Archbishop Luigi Bonazzi, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, has announced that Reverend Father Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger has been appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton by His Holiness, Pope Francis. The episcopal ordination is expected to take place at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, in early February 2021. Congratulations, Bishop-elect Lobsinger! Read more: http://ow.ly/VQa450CqeIP

The latest Heart to Heart from Bishop Crosby highlights that: "THE HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS, has graciously granted Papal Honours to a Priest and several parishioners in the Diocese of Hamilton. The honours will be conferred on the recipients at a celebration to take place at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King on January 3, 2021, Feast of the Epiphany. COVID-19 protocols will be in effect." See the list of recipients at: https://hamiltondiocese.com/latest-heart-to-heart/

Looking for a job? St. Patrick Parish in Burlington is hiring a part-time Parish Minister. For details and to apply, please go to: https://hamiltondiocese.com//parishminister-stpatrick-burl

The latest Heart to Heart highlights the illumination of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in The Saint John's Bible, which is displayed in the Bishop Farrell Library and Archives, and "gives some insight into our attitude in face of modern day threats: tanks, oil rigs, symbols of nuclear disaster, and microscopic images of viruses and diseases! Amidst the chaos, however, are thin slivers of holographic foil the light of Christ still with us." "The artist, Donald Jackson intended it as a portrait of environmental, human, and cosmic destruction. As the pandemic impacts us all not just as a health crisis but in connection to our environmental, social and economic priorities, we can also see the value of the pastoral care provided in our ministry to others." Read more at: https://hamiltondiocese.com/latest-heart-to-heart/

There is still time to register for the Ministers of the Word online workshops, which begin on Monday, October 19th. Sessions will cover different aspects regarding the importance and responsibilities of a minister of the Word, including Liturgy, the Mass, Bishop Crosby’s letter Gathered into One, preparation, useful tools and guidelines. For more information and to register, please go to: https://hamiltondiocese.com/offi/liturgy/word-formation.php

#LestWeForget - Remembrance Day, November 11th. Canadians pause today in silence to remember those who died in war and to pray for the victims of aggression and inhumanity throughout the world. This is a day to pray for peace, to consider what we are doing as individuals, as a community, and as a nation to bring God's peace into the world.

The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton, announces the following clergy appointments: https://hamiltondiocese.com//2020-additional-clergy-appoin

From the latest Heart to Heart from Bishop Crosby: "THIS IS NATIONAL CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE WEEK 2020, and it is sponsored by the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada (CHAC)! The theme of the week is AWAKEN: Revealing the Courageous Gift of Catholic Health Care. A few facts about Catholic Health Care in Canada: There are 129 Catholic health care organizations in Canada, offering 19,575 beds. Staff numbering 88,000+ serve more than 5 million people annually, with a 6 billion dolla...r operating budget! Catholic Health Care in Canada is inspired by the example of the Founding Sisters visionary women who for generations advocated and cared for the most destitute people in their communities. Their ministry has become the mission of a multitude of leaders and this mission makes the Canadian health care system and Canadian society stronger! What a blessing you are for us!" Read more at: https://hamiltondiocese.com/latest-heart-to-heart/

Looking for a job? St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Kitchener is looking for a facilities manager. For more information and to apply, please go to: https://hamiltondiocese.com//facilities-manager-stteresaof

On Sunday October 4th, 2020, Pope Francis published his third encyclical letter, Fratelli tutti (Brothers and Sisters All). It is a call to disrupt our lives and pay attention to the world. Learn more at: https://hamiltondiocese.com//fratelli-tutti-encyclical-let

Please read the announcement from His Excellency, Bishop Crosby, to Parishioners regarding an Update on COVID-19 Protocols: https://hamiltondiocese.com//2020UpdateOnCOVID-19Protocols

The Liturgy Office is hosting a three-part formation workshop via ZOOM beginning on Monday, October 19th. The workshop is for those interested in becoming Ministers of the Word or renewing three year mandates. For more information and to register, visit: https://hamiltondiocese.com/offi/liturgy/word-formation.php

Now, beloved son, you are to be raised to the Order of the Diaconate. This evening, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Patrick Ohl was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate. Congratulations!

We invite you to read the latest Heart to Heart from Bishop Crosby, which features The Catholic Women's League of Canada "national initiative to plant 100 trees across Canada for the celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the League. The major celebration of the anniversary, scheduled to take place at their National Convention in Montreal this summer, was cancelled because of COVID pandemic concerns. The tree planting project became their major effort. The League Council... at St. Michael Parish in Waterloo, with the encouragement of enthusiastic President Shani Pregejl, committed to planting one of the 100 trees! Last Saturday, in the presence of several Past Presidents from the Parish, most of the current Parish CWL Executive, and our own Shari Guinta from the National CWL Council, a flowering pear tree was planted and blessed. Photos were taken to mark the occasion. Congratulations to the Catholic Women's League nationally on such a significant milestone. The Diocesan Council of the League also marked their 100th anniversary this year the planned celebration was also cancelled! A note of interest: Frances Lovering, from the Hamilton Diocesan CWL, became the second National President of the League. She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington. For 100 years members of the Catholic Women's League the largest grass-roots organization of women in Canada have been carrying out good works For God and Canada! We wish you many more happy years!" Read more at: https://hamiltondiocese.com/latest-heart-to-heart/

The 8th edition of Blessings in the Midst of Trials highlights how there was never a lull at Holy Rosary Parish in Burlington, Ontario because of COVID-19! The parish found numerous ways to keep parishioners in touch with the parish and one another. You can find all ten newsletters at: https://hamiltondiocese.com/blessings

Today is the Feast Day of the Archangels - St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael - pray for us! Within our Diocese, you can find St. Michael Parish in both Oakville and Waterloo, St. Gabriel Parish in Burlington, and St. Raphael Parish in Burlington.

We regret to inform you that Monsignor Victor McNamara, retired priest of Hamilton Diocese, died on Friday, September 25, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital, Hamilton. In your charity, kindly pray for Monsignor McNamara and for his loved ones during this time. http://ow.ly/Lpcp50BDptY

We have one more bonus recipient of the Diocese of Hamilton Student Award to share - congratulations to Anthony Hunt, from St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton! Anthony’s extra-curricular activities are many and varied. Within the SJB community, Anthony is a member the St. Jean de Brébeuf Music Council and the Brave Ambition Ensemble which sings and performs at various events in our school community. Anthony is a well-rounded student who participates as a... member of our Health Action Team, Eco Team and Chaplaincy team. He is relied upon for his musical talents in order to perform during school Masses and assemblies. Anthony was also a member of our Robotics team from 2016-2018. As a grade 12 student, Anthony has already accumulated over 1063 Community Service hours. Anthony was the recipient of the Max and Stella Rotman Humanitarian Youth Award in 2019. He also received the London’s Forest Music Festival Grade 9 Piano Classical Scholarship Award in 2018. Anthony completed his Ontario Conservatory of Music Teacher Training Course in 2017 and is currently teaching both Piano and Guitar in the community. He has taken Piano, Guitar, Drums and Voice at the Ontario Conservatory of Music. Anthony continues to serve at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church Parish as an Altar Server. Congratulations again! Previous recipients and their biographies can be found at: https://hamiltondiocese.com/news/