Events

Marian Days 2026

• Sat, Aug 1 2026

FIRST SATURDAYS FROM JUNE-OCTOBER 2026 THE BASILICA OF OUR LADY IMMACULATE, GUELPH The Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, as the Diocesan Marian Shrine, will be hosting the Hamilton Diocesan Marian Days on the first Saturdays from June through October. Visit Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate Website Download Poster (PDF) Dates & Presiders: June 6th, 2026 […]

Young Adults Night: Hamilton

• Sat, Aug 1 2026

Fr. John Ha, our new Vocations Director, invites all young adults (ages 20s and 30s) of our diocese to attend an evening of prayer, fellowship and praise music in support of your vocations.  Sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Hamilton. For more information, please contact: [email protected] St. Catherine of Siena Church (620 […]

Knights / CWL BBQ

• 12:00pm
• Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate
• Sun, Aug 9 2026

2026 Children’s Liturgy of the Word Ministry Formation Workshop

• Sat, Aug 29 2026

The Liturgy  Office of the Diocese of Hamilton is pleased to offer a Children’s Liturgy of the Word ministry formation workshop which will include: An overview of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, leading and participating in this ministry, experiences, guidelines, resources and screening. Cost is $35.00. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Saturday, August 29, 2026 St. Luke Parish, Hamilton […]

2026 Extraordinary Minister of Communion to the Sick, Homebound and Hospitalized Formation Workshops

• Fri, Sep 11 2026

Many parishes send extraordinary ministers to bring Communion (EMoC) to the faithful who are ill and deprived of their rightful and accustomed place in the Eucharistic community. EMoC, who have this responsibility, represents Christ and manifests faith and charity on behalf of the whole community toward those who cannot be present at the Eucharist. It […]

2026 Minister of the Word Formation Workshops

• Sat, Sep 12 2026

The Liturgy  Office of the Diocese of Hamilton is pleased to offer Minister of the Word Formation Workshops. Check-in begins at 9am and lunch is included. Cost is $35.00. Registration will be held to 75 participants. Once that maximum is reached, potential participants can be put on a waiting list if they wish. Saturday, September 12th, […]

18th Annual Parish Picnic- Sunday, September 13

• 12:00pm
• Southside parking lot
• Sun, Sep 13 2026

RCIA 101 – Introduction to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for Parish Facilitators

• Tue, Sep 15 2026

The Liturgy Office of the Diocese of Hamilton is please to offer a four (4) part Introduction to the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) workshop for directors or leaders of parish RCIA teams. The workshops will provide an understanding of the Rites, Resources and Administration that enable RCIA within a parish.  Participants must be available for all […]

2026 Youth Ministers’ Retreat

• Sat, Sep 19 2026

Youth Ministers’ Retreat Calling all Youth Ministers, Youth Ministry Volunteers, Chaplaincy leaders and anyone else involved in youth ministry – YOU ARE INVITED to our annual Youth Ministers retreat. We will once again gather for a one day retreat of prayer, reflection, fun and fellowship. Saturday, September 19 9AM – 8PM Mount Mary Retreat Centre […]

Enhancing Self-Esteem

• Tue, Sep 22 2026

This program, brought to you by the Family Ministry Office, provides the opportunity to increase your self-awareness and to learn specific skills for building  positive self esteem. Take responsibility for your thoughts and feelings. Behave assertively, setting realistic goals for the future.

ReStart: Moving Forward

• Tue, Sep 22 2026

ReStart: Moving Forward Our program offers support to anyone seeking to heal and move forward after divorce or separation. Register Now

2026 Extraordinary Minister of Communion Formation Workshops

• Sat, Oct 3 2026

The Liturgy  Office of the Diocese of Hamilton is pleased to offer is pleased to offer Extraordinary Minister of Communion Formation workshops this fall. Lunch is included. Cost to attend is $35.00. Saturday, October 3, 2026 Sacred Heart Parish, Walkerton 9:30am to 3pm Register for the Workshop Saturday, October 31, 2026 St. Joseph Parish, Guelph 9:30am to […]

Hearts Renewed: A St. Francis Retreat for those in Ministry

• Sat, Oct 3 2026

As we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi during this Jubilee Year dedicated to his witness, you are invited to step away from the demands of ministry and spend a weekend renewing your heart in God’s presence. Inspired by the life of St. Francis—whose joyful simplicity, deep love for Christ, and compassionate service […]

Walk with Jesus: Retreat Day for Grieving Parents

• Sat, Oct 10 2026

The loss of a child is a most challenging event in the life of any parent. This grief is acute and challenging and never truly leaves us. The Diocese of Hamilton invites you to join us for a retreat day for parents who have lost a child through death. Whether the loss is recent or some […]

AI and Human Dignity: Pope Leo’s Vision for Technology

• Sat, Oct 24 2026

The Office for Evangelization and Catechesis invites you to join us as we explore Pope Leo’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas and our call to protect human dignity in an age of technological revolution. There will be 2 locations for this series: Hamilton and Kitchener. Please only register at 1 location.  Kitchener: Saturday, October 24th, 2026 (1:00 – 3:00pm): St. […]