February 23, 2026 To the Faithful of the Diocese of Hamilton Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The season of Lent presents to us the privileged paths of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, inviting us…

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To the Faithful of the Diocese of HamiltonDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,“Return to me with all your heart… for I am gracious and merciful” (Jl 2:12–13).With these words from the prophet Joel, the Church…

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The Installation of His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, as the 10th Bishop of Hamilton will take place on Monday, February 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton. This is an invitation-only liturgical celebration. For those unable…

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: We have begun the Advent Season, a time of active and spiritual preparation for the celebration of Christmas. The four weeks of Advent pass quickly and, almost before…

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MESSAGE FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2024 The theme for Catholic Education Week this year is “We are called to love”. The First Letter of St. John reminds us that. “If we love one another,…

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LENTEN MESSAGE 2024 Most Rev. Douglas Crosby (Bishop of Hamilton) Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Lent is upon us- a time to strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ and seek inner transformation through fasting,…

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Let us return with Joy!  Dear Friends: For the past three years, the world has been shaken by the Covid-19 virus, and our lives have been changed as we sought to observe the many…

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MESSAGE FROM BISHOP DOUGLAS CROSBY – CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK The theme for Catholic Education Week this year is “WE ARE MANY, WE ARE ONE”. In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul writes, “We,…

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