800th Anniversary of the Nativity Scene
This year we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the first nativity scene, which was created by St. Francis of Assisi in Greccio, Italy.
Merry Christmas!
May the joy of the Nativity bring us hope for a new peace this Christmas.
Merry Christmas from the Congregation of the Resurrection.
Longest Night
Today in the Northern Hemisphere we experience the shortest day and longest night of the year. Darkness lasts longest in the morning, and comes in quickly in the afternoon.
Our Lady of Guadalupe & National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
On 12 December, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, the Church in Canada celebrates the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, when the Catholic Church celebrates that God created the Blessed Virgin Mary without the stain of original sin.
Fr. Sam Restivo, CR Papal Honours
On Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton, Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI presided over a special Mass during which Papal Honours were bestowed
160th Anniversary of Resurrectionists in Bulgaria
November 25th is the 160th anniversary of the Resurrectionist mission in Bulgaria.
World Day of the Poor 2023
Sunday November 19th is the seventh annual World Day of the Poor. This year’s theme is taken from the book of Tobias: “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor” (Tb 4:7)
Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross
Pope Francis has bestowed upon Father Sam Restivo, CR the honour of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Papal Cross.
Month of Remembrance
If you wish to visit the grave of one of our members who made a difference in your life, you can refer to the list below.