Diocese of London

The Roman Catholic Diocese of London in Ontario, Canada. Spreading hope and joy since 1856. "Being a mission-oriented Church that forms disciples of Jesus"

[Diocese of London @DOL_ca]

YOUNG ADULTS - THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO JOIN US!
Need a little time to slow down, reconnect with God, and prepare your heart for Advent?

Join us for our Young Adult Advent Retreat, November 20–22, at Holy Family Retreat House!

Inspired by the 2027 World Youth Day theme: “Take courage! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33

Come away for a weekend of prayer, reflection, fellowship, and time to deepen your relationship with Christ alongside other young adults!
📅 November 20–22, 2026
📍 Holy Family Retreat House
🙋‍♀️ Ages 18–35

Cost is only $250 (including accommodations, meals and more).
Don't miss out on this opportunity to take a break from the busyness of life and make room for God.

Invite a friend and come experience the joy of growing in faith together!
Register today! https://t.co/7zJi5FiKss

#YoungAdultMinistry #AdventRetreat #TakeCourage #WYD2027 #CatholicYoungAdults #DioceseOfLondon

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Through work, one develops as a person, provides for family needs, expresses one’s own talent, participates in social life, and builds a better world by collaborating in God’s creative work. The real challenge is to offer everyone opportunities to make the most of their abilities. Unemployment, exploitation, and working conditions that endanger health and life itself are unacceptable (Gaudium et Spes, 67). #GeneralAudience

[Faith Full Catholic Podcast with Tony Ganzer @FaithFullPod]

You may not think about Catholic archivists very often, but you should. They give us snapshots into communities past, and might also help shape Canada's future. Check out our latest feat. @DOL_ca

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[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Let us #PrayTogether for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness,
it may always be put at the service the common good and solidarity of those who have less. Be a part of this prayer: https://t.co/1ZBHfoUbYl #PrayerIntention @clicktopray_en

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

The future of #ArtificialIntelligence is not pre-determined. As a technology developed by human beings, its future depends on the choices we make. We therefore have the responsibility to guide, change and, when necessary, reject its applications. A reliable system that serves the human person is of greater value than one that is exceptionally powerful but whose consequences cannot be adequately foreseen or controlled.

[Diocese of London @DOL_ca]

"I warmly invite each of you to Seoul. This is not merely an invitation to see a new city—it is a call to set out on a pilgrimage of faith, friendship, and hope."

The Diocese is organizing a pilgrimage group. Details are at this link:
https://t.co/GZHq4hiKD9

Video Message of the Holy Father to Young People on the Opening of Regis... https://t.co/MIAgFUNfNJ

[Dr. Moira McQueen @MoiraMcQueen]

Praise God!

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

On the 40th anniversary of the historic Day of Prayer for Peace, convened by Pope John Paul II on October 27, 1986, the legacy of the “Spirit of Assisi” spans four pontificates. From John Paul II himself, who explored its theological significance, to Benedict XVI, who extended the dialogue to include non-believers; from Francis, who called for fraternity, to Pope Leo XIV, who invites religions to rediscover within their own roots an antidote to hatred and violence.
https://t.co/E0OY3TKHfZ

[ChathamCatholic @ChathamCatholic]

You can read more about Colleen Keane's current bulletin article on "Ministering in Grief - Presence - Persepective - Compassion" here: https://t.co/8ApckfVgfj. You can also Register for our Grief Retreat here: https://t.co/arz5cx1hPQ

[Diocese of London @DOL_ca]

We invite everyone across the Diocese of London to keep Pope Leo XIV in their prayers as he recovers from surgery for lung cancer.

We pray for his healing, strength and comfort in the days ahead, and for all those caring for him.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

In the #GospelOfTheDay, Jesus speaks of the wedding feast prepared by a king for his son (cf. Mt 22:1–14). The wedding feast is ours, and the banquet hall is our churches and homes, the places where we live and where the King’s Son, Jesus Christ, continues to declare His love for us and await our “yes.”

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

The first mission of the Church is to help people be attentive to the profound questions of life: those concerning our origin and our destiny, as well as those concerning the meaning of love and suffering. The logic of profit at all costs and the manipulation of information risk exerting undue pressure on people to conform to a lifestyle centred on the consumption of material goods, but our hearts are made to look upwards. #GeneralAudience

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

In an age dominated by technology, in which efficiency and profit often take precedence, it is so important that we continue to cultivate a spirit of contemplation and allow time and space for beauty. Such an attitude will greatly help humanity, especially young people, to discover the ability of art to uplift and reveal the depths of the human spirit and our openness to the divine. Contemplation presents a marvelous opportunity to encounter the God who is Beauty.

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

In a video message for the 100th World Mission Sunday on October 18, Pope Leo XIV urges every Christian to listen to the Holy Spirit and proclaim the Gospel to bring "everyone everywhere into a communion of faith in Christ."

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

The month of October calls us to pray the #HolyRosary more fervently, asking in particular for an end to wars and the attainment of peace. https://t.co/XDuS8K6rE7

[Diocese of London @DOL_ca]

Catholic Centennial Week 1926 - A Year of Celebration 100 Years Ago This Week
Nineteen twenty-six was a banner year for Catholic London, marking the centenary of the founding of London, and it was the apex of Bishop Michael Francis Fallon’s episcopacy. Bishop Fallon crafted a wonderful calendar of events from September 26 to October 3 to highlight the achievements of Catholic London and its many beautiful architectural monuments.

September 26 – Re-opening of St. Peter’s Cathedral and Solemn Pontifical Vespers and Benediction in the evening.. The Cathedral was closed for 18 months for a full renovation. Much of the changes and art work from the 1926 renovation are still visible today.

September 27 – Solemn Requiem Mass For the Faithful Departed of the Diocese of London and a Organ and Vocal Recital in the evening.

September 28 – Formal Opening of Brescia Hall and a Baccalaureate Service in the evening.

September 29 – Opening of the New Saint Peter’s Seminary and Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Saint Peter’s Cathedral.

September 30 – Laying and Solemn Blessing of the Corner Stone of the New Nurses’ Home at Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

October 1 – Reopening of St. Mary’s Church (London).

October 3 – Solemn Closing of Catholic Centennial Week at Saint Peter’s Cathedral and Solemn Pontifical Vespers and Benediction in the evening.
The full program (pdf) and other information is available at this link https://t.co/Nfg3Fe29fr

[Diocese of London @DOL_ca]

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a Joint Statement of the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council and Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It reads in part: "Finally, we wish to acknowledge that this work must be rooted in the movement of the Holy Spirit. We invite all to continue praying for this healing journey as we look ahead to December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. May Our Lady, who came to St. Juan Diego in his own language and with the face of his people, accompany us on the path of Truth and Reconciliation."

[Diocese of London @DOL_ca]

We are continuing our multipart series of posts about the 1926 Catholic Centennial Week organized by the Church a century ago. The images you see here are from the Centennial Souvenir folder that was printed to commemorate that year. Today's "then and now" images are of St. Peter's Seminary. A seminary is an institution of higher learning that trains candidates for ordination to the priesthood, that prepares lay people and deacons for ministry in the Church, and which provides higher education in Catholic theology. St. Peter’s Seminary was founded 1912, as the seminary of the Catholic Diocese of London. A 25-acre site was chosen for a new building, at the northeast corner of Huron and Waterloo Streets, known as Sunshine Park. This property was donated by Sir Philip Pocock. Like Brescia College and many of the older buildings on Western’s campus, the seminary building is in the Gothic Revival style; specifically, Collegiate Gothic. The present building was dedicated on Wednesday, September 29, 1926, with Bishop M.F. Fallon celebrating Pontifical High Mass. St. Peter’s Seminary is now affiliated with Western University, through King’s University College.
More information is at https://t.co/RliMaCCUgg.
#CatholicCentennial1926

[Diocese of London @DOL_ca]

Join us for the 2026 Windsor-Essex Bishop's Dinner. It promises to be a wonderful evening with our Bishop and Bishop-Emeritus. Get your tickets now at this link https://t.co/clXnehO8X3

[Diocese of London @DOL_ca]

We are continuing our multipart series of posts about the 1926 Catholic Centennial Week organized by the Church a century ago. The images you see here are from the Centennial Souvenir folder that was printed to commemorate that year. Today's "then and now" images are of the Redemptorist Monastery. Founded by St. Alphonsus Liguori in Naples, Italy, in 1732, the Redemptorists – the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Abbreviated from their Latin name as "CSsR") – are priests and brothers dedicated to missionary work. In the summer of 1912, the Redemptorists agreed, in conversation with Bishop M.F. Fallon, to establish a centre in London. Fr. John McPhail, CSSR, established St. Patrick’s Parish in 1913. In 1924, the Redemptorist Monastery was built on the same property as St. Patrick’s Church, on Dundas Street East. This building was demolished circa 1980 – it was located near the church and the present-day St. Patrick’s School, known now as St. Patrick Adult & Continuing Education. The Redemptorists also operated St. Alphonsus Seminary, in Woodstock, and Holy Redeemer College, in Windsor.
More information is at https://t.co/RliMaCDs5O.
#CatholicCentennial1926