Just over 180 cardinals were present at the eighth General Congregation in preparation for the upcoming conclave. The Congregation began at 9 a.m. with prayer. Of the 180 cardinals present, more than 120 of them electors. Some of the cardinals had arrived in the last few days

As part of The Hamilton Spectator's Creative Kids initiative, a Grade 7 class from St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Elementary School HWCDSB partnered with the Diocese of Hamilton to create heartfelt artwork on the theme of Pilgrims of Hope. hamiltondiocese.com/news/2025/05/c…

From the latest Heart to Heart from Bishop Crosby: "DEACON JOONBIN LIM AND DEACON MOICES CABALLERO will be ordained Priests tomorrow at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. ... All are welcome!" hamiltondiocese.com/heart-to-heart/

Congratulations to Father Moices Caballero and Father JoonBin Lim, ordained today by Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton. May your priestly ministry be filled with grace, joy, and steadfast faith!

Habemus Papam! White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney this afternoon. The new pope’s identity will be revealed shortly by Dominique Mamberti, the senior cardinal deacon.

The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel have elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, who took the name Pope Leo XIV. Let us join together in prayer for Pope Leo as he begins this new chapter in service to God and the faithful around the world.

Today we pray for all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and mother figures, whose love reflects the tenderness of Mary, our Blessed Mother. For the mothers who have gone before us, we remember you with love and pray that you rest in God’s eternal embrace. 💐

Today we begin National Family and Life Week! Let us use this opportunity to “abound in hope,” sharing with others our faith in Christ who is the source of joy and hope at the heart of families! hamiltondiocese.com/events/2025/05… #NFLW2025

Happy Good Shepherd Sunday to the pastors of our diocese! Thank you to Fr Greg Merkley for inviting me to preach at Immaculate Heart of Mary Stoney Creek for World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Dear Young People, God has a plan for our salvation; God has a plan for your vocation!

On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, the Diocese of Hamilton celebrated the Ordination to the Priesthood of Father Moices Caballero and Father JoonBin Lim at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. hamiltondiocese.com/news/2025/05/2…

On this beautiful Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, let us seek refuge in Our Blessed Mother, entrusting our hearts and homes to her. 💗 #NFLW2025

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast commemorates Mary's journey to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist. May we, like Mary, respond to God’s call with joy and bring His presence to those around us.

On June 1, 2025, the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King was filled with joy and gratitude as the Diocese of Hamilton celebrated its Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass. hamiltondiocese.com/news/2025/06/h…

Read the full press release 👉 cccb.ca/media-release/… #cccb

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the central mystery of our Christian faith. The Trinity shows us that God is not distant, but a communion of love inviting us in. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. #HolyTrinity

This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day, a time to give thanks to the Most Holy Trinity for the gift of our earthly fathers, through whom we received the gift of life. Today we pray for all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and father figures. #FathersDay

Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, announces the following additional clergy appointments, effective tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25. 🙏 Please join us in praying for safe travels, smooth transitions, and renewed strength as they serve their new communities. hamiltondiocese.com/news/2025/06/2…

The Diocese of Hamilton invites you to participate in several enriching events this summer: 🕊️ Marian Days at the Basilica of Our Lady — July 5 🙏 Young Adults Night in Hamilton — July 5 🚶Jubilee Youth Day Pilgrimage — August 3 Visit hamiltondiocese.com/events for further details!

On June 28, our Diocese celebrated the Consecration to a Life of Virginity for Women Living in the World. Jenny Benjamin and Manju Matthew were consecrated by Bishop Lobsinger at the Cathedral Basilica. Read more: hamiltondiocese.com/news/2025/07/h… #DioceseOfHamilton #ConsecratedLife

During this Jubilee Year, the Archdiocese of Toronto extends an invitation for everyone to join a pilgrimage to the Martyrs’ Shrine, held on August 24th. For details, please visit: archtoronto.org/ko/offices-and…