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March 26, 2019

Hamilton putting heart and soul into major campaign

Bishop Douglas Crosby and Francis Doyle of the Diocese of Hamilton are confident parishioners will respond to the One Heart, One Soul campaign and its goal of $35 million.

HAMILTON, ONT. – For St. Catherine of Siena Parish, the Hamilton diocese’s One Heart, One Soul fund-raising campaign could not have arrived at a better time.

Published in Hamilton
July 26, 2018

Tiny parish in Alberta is filled with big hearts

Parishioners at St. Emerence installed new pews as part of extensive renovations of their church in Rivière Qui Barre, northwest of Edmonton.

Edmonton – Parishioners in Rivière Qui Barre, a tiny hamlet northwest of Edmonton, are celebrating a major achievement after completing a $50,000 renovation to their church building over the past year. 

Published in Canada
June 16, 2017

Vietnamese priests say police is letting gangs terrorize Catholics

Song Ngoc Parish gather to pray for parishioners who were beaten by police by police while attempting to file a lawsuit Feb. 19. 11 of the parish's priest said in a June 13 petition that the local authorities have looked the other way as groups of youths have terrorized the community.

HANOI, Vietnam – Police have looked the other way as groups of youths have terrorized a Catholic community in northeast Vietnam.

Published in International
June 9, 2017

Youth rally bears fruit for Hamilton

Hamilton youth rally kicks off the day conference with a praise and worship music session. Youth director Christina Mines said it has been a highlight for participants this year and last year.

With the success of this year’s event, the Hamilton Diocese youth rally may become an annual affair.

Published in Youth Speak News
July 22, 2016

Baton Rouge Catholic community works to promote peace after shootings

Police officers attend a July 17 vigil at St. John the Baptist Church in Zachary, La., for the fatal attack on policemen in Baton Rouge, La. Since the tragedy unfolded in Baton Rouge, the Catholic community has been at the forefront of efforts for peace and healing.

BATON ROUGE, La. –As tragic events have unfolded in the Baton Rouge area, the Catholic community has been at the forefront of helping to spread the message of peace.

Published in International