Pope Francis has written a letter to all Catholic, at the close of the Year of Mercy. Click here to read the letter.
This weekend, the Feast of Christ the King marks the end of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. Bishop Crosby, OMI has written a letter to all parishioners of the Diocese of Hamilton. To read the letter click here.
Copies are also available at the entrance of the church.
Pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton
If you were unable to sign up for the St. Francis bus trip to Hamilton to pass through the Holy Door, please consider making your own pilgrimage on one of these Parish Pilgrim Days: Sunday May 15, Pentecost, or Sunday October 16, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Each of these days offers the chance to pass through the Holy Doors, tour of the Cathedral, a time of silent or guided prayer, hospitality and the option to stay for Sunday Mass at 4pm. For more information check the Hamilton Diocese website closer to the dates.
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Bishop Crosby, OMI has sent to everyone in the Diocese his Pastoral letter for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. You can read a copy here.
Prayer for the Year of Mercy
Almighty God,
you reveal your love for us
in your Son, Jesus Christ,
who is the face of your mercy.
Pour out your mercy upon us
that we may bring to every person
your goodness and tenderness —
signs of your Kingdom,
present among us.
May we become merciful
like you, Father, are merciful.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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