Our Faith

Catholic Identity

Our Catholic heritage inspires our commitment to compassion, dignity, justice, and service. These values guide us in how we work with children, youth, and families and shape our relationships with staff, caregivers, volunteers, and community partners.

We proudly welcome and serve children, youth, and families of all faiths, cultures, identities, and backgrounds. Working alongside Indigenous communities, Black and other racialized communities, and our many community partners, we are committed to providing equitable, culturally responsive services that strengthen families and help children thrive.

Statement of Faith

Our Statement of Faith reflects the values that guide our work and our commitment to serving children, youth, and families with compassion, respect, and dignity.

Read the Statement of Faith. 

Deepening Faith

Deepening Faith highlights the values of compassion, service, and respect that shape our work and our commitment to caring for the
whole person.

Read Deepening Faith

Spiritual Care

We recognize that spiritual well-being can be an important part of a person’s overall health and healing. Spiritual Care is available to support children, families, caregivers, volunteers, and staff of all faiths—or no faith tradition—with compassionate listening, emotional support, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care when requested.

For more information or to connect with our Spiritual Care Team, please contact:

  • Listening and Counselling
  • Answering questions about the Catholic faith and religion,
  • Support in times of illness, mourning, or emotional distress.
  • Spiritual direction that accompanies a person on their faith journey
  • Pastoral visits to home or hospital


Spiritual Care is provided by:

Catherine M Pead
catherine.pead@hamiltonccas.on.ca
905-525-2012 ext. 3348