The illumination titled “Psalms” from the St. John’s Bible.

Art and the Word

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The Diocese of Hamilton is home to a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible. It is a fine art reproduction of a handwritten and hand-illuminated Bible that was created in collaboration with Saint John’s Abbey and University and celebrated British calligrapher Donald Jackson. 

Parish leaders at heart of campaign’s success

Parish leaders at heart of campaign’s success

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As more parishes take the leap of faith that is the Diocese of Hamilton’s “One Heart, One Soul” Campaign, pastors play an instrumental role, of course.

Joanna Baumgartner is surrounded by Haitian school children outside the school in Ouanaminthe.

From Burlington to Haiti, a ray of Hope

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BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Before Joanna Baumgartner showed up, some children in the Amor et Gratia (Love and Grace) school in Ouanaminthe, Haiti had to make their own fun. An empty motor oil can tied to a string served as a toy car. 

Pastors of parishes in the Kitchener-Waterloo area taking part in the first full wave of the One Heart, One Soul Campaign gathered with Bishop Douglas Crosby at St. Anthony Daniel Parish in Kitchener. From left are: Fr. John Redmond (St. Pius X, Brantford), Fr. Jungheon Kwan (St. Paul Chung, Kitchener), Fr. Stephen Murrin (St. Mark, Kitchener), Bishop Crosby, Fr. Lawrence Parent (Blessed Sacrament, Kitchener), Fr. Malcolm Katzenberger (St. Gregory the Great, Cambridge), Fr. Tim Theriault (St. Anthony Daniel), Fr. Paul Mathew (St. John, Dundalk), Fr. Rafal Tomon (Our Lady of Lourdes, Waterloo), and Fr. Venil D’Souza (associate pastor, St. Aloysius, Kitchener).

‘Heartening and inspiring’

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It was a leap of faith for the Diocese of Hamilton.

The Family Ministry Office offers training and education programs to ensure support for grieving parishioners.

Grief at Christmas: You are not alone

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Generation after generation have shared the classic Christmas poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” 

McNally Hall in the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King was the site of a post-Mass celebration featuring a variety of cultures, languages and, of course, food from communities throughout the diocese.

A Multi-celebration of diversity and faith

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Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world, representing the love of the Living God in distinct and beautiful cultures.

Members of the St. Joseph’s Heath System Spiritual Care Centre gather with Bishop Douglas Crosby.

Investing in hospital ministry a wise – and healthy – choice

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Hospital ministry is an extension of Jesus’ compassionate presence in our lives today.

St. Andrew’s, built in 1859, is the oldest church in Oakville, Ont., and the site of a special Mass Nov. 3 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first Mass in Trafalgar Township.

Two hundred years of growing faith

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Like many Catholic communities in English Canada, the faithful in Oakville, Ont., can trace their roots back to early Irish immigrants. 

At the anniversary Mass held Sept. 15 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fr. Cornelius (Con) O’Mahony, pastor at St. Andrew’s, is presented with a limited edition historical print of the church done by Oakville artist Michael Hitchcox. Kevin Gleeson and Terry Murphy make the presentation.

Parish builds plans for historic church

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For St. Andrew’s Parish in Oakville, Ont., the Diocese of Hamilton’s ambitious One Heart One Soul Campaign arrives at just the right time.

John Schneider, teacher at the Waterloo Catholic District School Board who was key in dreaming up this project, chats with students.

The cathedral through a child’s (virtual) eyes

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They came for a remarkable project ….

An all-day retreat featuring speakers, food, confession and Mass was held for migrant workers on June 23 at Blessed Sacrament in Burford. Pastor Peter Ciallella is at left in the top row.

A helping hand for workers

To those ministering to migrant workers in the Diocese of Hamilton in Ontario, the efforts are a two-way street.

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