“Let us pray.” Those were the first words that Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, made as the Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario. It’s that calling people to prayer that Bishop Crosby saw appropriate as his first action as Bishop. The 62-year old prelate was installed as the ninth Bishop of Hamilton this past Monday. ...read more

In just a few short hours, Bishop Douglas Crosby will be officially installed as the ninth Bishop of Hamilton, Ontario. You can a special LIVE stream on our Bishop Installation Mass page on November 8th beginning around 2:30pm ET. (a procession of priests and Bishops is to begin at 2:40pm ET, while the Mass begins ...read more

Trahe nos.  Draw us. That’s the motto of Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI. On Monday, November 8th, he will be installed as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario. Regarding the motto, the 62-year old prelate explains that Jesus says no one can come to me unless through the Father (John 6:44).  To this, ...read more

Though today we celebrate all the many wonderful holy men and women who have gone before us, November is traditionally a month where we remember our dearly departed, the poor souls in purgatory. We may also want to regularly call to mind the Papal intentions for this month.  Pope Benedict XVI’s general prayer intention for ...read more

You could call it Latin lessons with Edmonton’s Archbishop Richard Smith. Credo Ecclesiam unam, sanctam, catholicam et apostolicam.  Its translation would perhaps be best rendered as “we profess the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.” Credo Ecclesiam means that we accept and profess that the Church is a work of God, that it is part ...read more

The Synod of Bishops for the Middle East came to a conclusion last Sunday. Catholic News Service’s, Cindy Wooden and John Thavis offer a wrap-up on some of the issues that were discussed. To download Flash Player please click here ...read more

There has been a tremendous outpouring of love for Saint André of Montreal over the last few weeks. That shouldn’t be  too much of a surprise — at least in light of a recently released document on Popular Piety in Canada. The document was released on the first day of the Canadian Conference of Catholic ...read more

For the third time in his Papacy, Pope Benedict XVI has named new members to the College of Cardinals. Catholic News Service’s, Cindy Wooden and John Thavis review the list of those who will be donning the red hat. To download Flash Player please click here ...read more

This blog was submitted by Fr. Andrew Gawrych, CSC, of the Indiana Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross. One of the most moving parts for me in the Mass of Canonization was when the relics of the newly canonized saints were processed and placed in front of the altar.  I have re-watched that part ...read more

A vibrant reality filled with life. That’s how John Paul II described the Church in India. Like many parts of the world, there are difficulties, but the faith is strong, fervent, and alive. In tonight’s episode of Catholic Focus I speak with Archbishop Albert D’Souza.  He’s the head of the Archdiocese in Agra in the ...read more