The Pastor's Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I hope that this letter finds you safe and well, and hopefully warm as winter seems to be finally setting in. It is hard to believe that we’ve been in this lockdown for a month now. I find that some days it seems like...Read more
Nativity.png Christmas Message - 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, To say that 2020 has not been a year “ upon which I will look back with undiluted pleasure ” would be an understatement. Who would have thought at the beginning of Lent, that we would not be celebrating...Read more
A Special message from our Rector, Father Ian Duffy, regarding Christmas at the Basilica. Click here to view.Read more
Thanksgiving - October 2020 Dear Parishioners of the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, Thanksgiving is simply an expression of gratitude to God. We have much to be thankful for, even in these uncertain times in our community, in our country, and in the world. We have witnessed an out-pouring of...Read more
Dear Parishioners, Based on the recent announcements, it looks like the provincial government is going to allow places of worship to reopen at 30% capacity. The Churches in the Hamilton Diocese, including Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, are in the process of planning to reopen for Daily Mass (9 am)...Read more
Message from Father Ian Duffy Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: As we approach Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week, I want to assure all of you of my prayers for you each day. My Mass and Rosary are offered daily for you and your intentions. No doubt...Read more
Message from Father Ian Duffy - Good Afternoon Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today is the Feast of the Annunciation of our Lord, the Patronal Feast of the Diocese of Hamilton. As I offered Mass in my home this morning I remembered all of you, your loved ones, and...Read more
Message from Father Ian Duffy - Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: It was an eerie sensation when I drove into the Parish Office this morning and found the parking lot completely empty. That is something I had never seen before. It can lead one to a bit of a...Read more
Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to pray the Rosary at 4:00pm our time today - March 19 - on the Feast of St. Joseph. I will be praying it in the Basilica and I invite all our parishioners to pray it from their homes.Read more
An Important Message to all Parishioners Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We have just received notice from the Bishop’s Office, and the Office of the Chancellor for Temporal Affairs. The Bishop’s Decree is included in this e-mail for your information. In accord with the Diocesan directives please note the...Read more