Year: 2024

Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love

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Each year during Catholic Education Week, Ontario’s Catholic community engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of publicly-funded Catholic education. This year, Catholic Education Week occurs on May 5-11 with the theme, “We Are Called to Love.” 

The theme was inspired by many aspects of our faith community, including our ongoing efforts to promote equity and ... Continue reading "Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love"

Catholic Education Week is May 6-10 and the theme is “We are Called to Love”.

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May 6-10 is Catholic Education Week (CEW) and this year’s theme is ‘We are Called to Love’.

May 6-10 is also Mental Health Week! This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion and kindness.

Tuesday, May 7:  Jr Boys Basketball Tournament at Prince of Peace

Tuesday, May 7:  Catholic Education ... Continue reading "Catholic Education Week is May 6-10 and the theme is “We are Called to Love”."

St. Bernadette Spring Fundraiser! Order Flower Baskets Now!!

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St. Bernadette Spring Fundraiser:  We are excited to launch our new Spring Fundraiser! This year we will be selling hanging baskets. You have a choice of a 10” Mixed Basket for $26.00, or a 12” Mixed Basket for $35.00.

The hanging baskets will be available for pick up at the school on Wednesday May ... Continue reading "St. Bernadette Spring Fundraiser! Order Flower Baskets Now!!"

Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse

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On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.

In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"

2024 Lenten Mass

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On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"