Diocese of Hamilton

Under the leadership of Bishop Dabrowski, the Diocese of Hamilton has 118 Parishes & 6 School Boards.

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At noon today (6 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, announced that the Most Reverend Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A., currently Bishop of Charlottetown, has been appointed the 10th Bishop of Hamilton. Further details are available at https://t.co/1q86Hr6ADA.

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The Most Rev. Scott McCaig, C.C., Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada, has released a statement on the Canadian Armed Forces’ Military Personnel Instructions on Spiritual Reflections in Military Settings.

Read the statement from the CCCB here: https://t.co/V9WtUVoU4H

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Bishop Lobsinger celebrated a Solemn High Mass at St. Pius X Parish in Brantford. Brantford’s Italian community gathers each August to celebrate San Rocco, with Mass, a procession and the blessing and distribution of bread.

San Rocco, pray for us!

#WalkingWithOurShepherds

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Today we celebrate the memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, remembering his courageous witness to the truth and his ultimate sacrifice for Christ.

St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

#Memorial #PassionOfStJohnTheBaptist

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Today we celebrate the memorial of St. Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. May St. Augustine inspire us to seek truth with open hearts and to rest our lives in the love of God.

St. Augustine of Hippo, pray for us.

#Memorial #StAugustine

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Today we celebrate the memorial of St. Monica, a woman of steadfast faith and persistent prayer. As the mother of St. Augustine, she witnessed the power of persevering prayer and the grace of God at work in her son’s life.

St. Monica, pray for us.

#Memorial #StMonica

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Today we celebrate the feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, one of the Twelve Apostles and a faithful witness to Christ. May his example inspire us to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim the Gospel with joyful hearts.

St. Bartholomew, pray for us.

#Feastday #StBartholomew

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Bishop Lobsinger recently joined Fr. Paul Mathew Vellimoozhayil and the parish community of St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish in Hamilton for the celebration of the Feast of St. Lawrence.

St. Lawrence, pray for us!

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Today we celebrate the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary’s queenship is rooted in humble love and faithful service to God and His people. May she lead us ever closer to Christ.

Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us.

#Memorial #QueenshipOfTheBlessedVirginMary

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Today we observe the Memorial of St. Pius X, pope and shepherd of souls.

In the Diocese of Hamilton, St. Pius X Parish is located at 9 Waverly Street, Brantford. https://t.co/WHuGUkWk8g

St. Pius X, pray for us.

#Memorial #StPiusX

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Bishop Dabrowski was welcomed by a full church at St. Ann Parish in Hamilton where he celebrated Mass with Fr. Jeffery Oehring, marking the close of the parish’s annual novena to its patroness, St. Ann, on the Feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim.

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Today we observe the Memorial of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, abbot and Doctor of the Church. Through prayer, humility, and love for Christ, he reminds us to seek God with our whole hearts.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux, pray for us.

#StBernard #Memorial

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Bishop Dabrowski recently joined Fr. Anton Sebamalai at St. Joseph Parish (Port Elgin) and St. Patrick Parish (Southampton) to celebrate Mass. He encouraged the parish communities to continue living as welcoming communities, rooted in the love of Christ.

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Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Taken body and soul into heaven, Mary reminds us of the hope promised to all who follow Christ.

Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us.

#AssumptionOfMary #Solemnity

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Bishop Dabrowski recently joined Fr. Francis Noronha at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Waterdown to celebrate Mass with the parish community. Before Mass, Bishop Dabrowski blessed and dedicated the parish’s new Rosary Garden to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Today we observe the Memorial of St. Maximilian Kolbe, priest and martyr. He gave his life in love for another, bearing witness to Christ’s self-giving love.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us.

#StMaximilianKolbe #Memorial

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Looking to deepen your knowledge and confidence in liturgical ministry?

The Diocese of Hamilton’s Liturgy Office is pleased to offer a variety of formation opportunities this fall.

Workshops begin August 29 and continue throughout the fall.
https://t.co/9RApaY4lSN

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Today we observe the Memorial of St. Clare of Assisi. Through prayer, poverty, and trust in God, she reminds us that true joy is found in belonging to Christ alone.

St. Clare of Assisi, pray for us.

#StClareOfAssisi #Memorial

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NEWS: Charges withdrawn against Reverend Ranjan D’Sa, OCD; priestly faculties restored. Learn more: https://t.co/RoK2qfWIwO

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Today we observe the Memorial of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr.

In the Diocese of Hamilton, St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish is located at 125 Picton Street East, Hamilton. https://t.co/XZuW27v0gz

St. Lawrence, pray for us.

#Memorial #StLawrence

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Bishop Lobsinger joined the CWL at St. Joseph’s Parish in Guelph for their annual Afternoon of Spirituality and reflected on the CWL’s theme, “Ignite Our Passion, Empower His Mission,” encouraging those gathered to recognize God’s plan for their lives.

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