St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish – Hamilton

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First Communion for those children who missed the sacrament due to lockdowns

Published / by St. Lawrence Hamilton

Dear Parents of the First Holy Communion Candidates, As you know, prior to the school closures and shutdowns that occurred this spring we were planning for First Holy Communion which wasn’t able to proceed.  Additionally, a number of children in 2020 were unable to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. It is our wish that […]

Statement from the Canadian Catholic Bishops

Published / by St. Lawrence Hamilton

on Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples of Canada The Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, took the opportunity to affirm and acknowledge to the Indigenous Peoples the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this system, which led to the suppression of Indigenous languages, culture […]

COVID VACCINES – Statement from the Diocese of Hamilton

Published / by St. Lawrence Hamilton

The official position of the Catholic Church is that all available COVID vaccines are ethical and all Catholics who are able are encouraged to receive the vaccine. All employees serving in the Diocese of Hamilton are encouraged to be fully vaccinated or to submit to a COVID rapid test every Monday and Thursday in order […]