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2024 Lenten Mass
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"
OAPCE CONFERENCE 2024
Parents see the link attached for more information about the annual conference sponsored by the Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education.
Valentine’s Day and Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday Observance and Service – February 14th @ 1:15 pm
This year the Season of Lent begins on February 14th (Ash Wednesday). It is the time of year when our Catholic Church observes our forty-day journey toward Easter.
During Lent, we recall the time that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert and we remember the ultimate sacrifice that he made by dying on the cross. We reflect on our lives and ... Continue reading "Ash Wednesday Observance and Service – February 14th @ 1:15 pm"
Public Information Session – St. Cecilia
Good afternoon.
As communicated to St. Cecilia families on June 28, 2023, the Board of Trustees has directed staff to review the secondary school feeder alignment for the St. Cecilia CES community.
The secondary boundary review process is underway. The Local Boundary Review Committee (consisting of the school principals, school superintendents, the local Trustee, Planning Services staff and Student ... Continue reading "Public Information Session – St. Cecilia"
Board News
Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love
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"
Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse
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"
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"