JUBILEE YEAR OF ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI
Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi From Jan 10, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027, the Church marks a special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi on the 800th anniversary of his death. During this year, the faithful may obtain a plenary indulgence by fulfilling the usual conditions (confession, Communion, prayer for the Holy Father, detachment from sin) and engaging in acts inspired by the Franciscan spirit, such as pilgrimage, prayer, works of charity, and humble service. To learn more about this Holy Year, visit https://bit.ly/yearoffrancis.
(RESOURCE: Year of St. Francis of Assisi – Diocese of Hamilton)
Synod Workshop Series: All are Welcome!
The Office for Evangelization and Catechesis will be hosting a three-part series called, “Speaking Synodality” in both Hamilton and Guelph in the coming months. We invite all those involved in parish life who are interested in synodal principals to join these encounters of dialogue and formation.
The direct registration link can be found here: https://hamiltondiocese.com/events/2025/12/speaking-synodality/
2026 Wedding Anniversary Mass
When: Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at 1:30 P.M.
Where: Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton
Register for the 2026 Wedding Anniversary Mass
This is an annual Mass for couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60th plus Wedding Anniversary!
Mass includes a renewal of marriage vows by all participating anniversary couples. Couples will be able to register online. A formal invitation (including general information and directions) is mailed to the home of the anniversary couple once registration has been received.
Each couple will receive a program listing the names of all participants and a small corsage to celebrate the day. Light refreshments follow the Mass, as well as an opportunity to take a picture with Bishop Dabrowski, so bring your camera!
Large numbers of couples register for the Mass, so only those couples married 60 or more years may bring a guest as there will be no remaining seats to accommodate guests.
