The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) was excited to take a trip down memory lane, as four of its schools celebrated milestone anniversaries during Catholic Education Week. All these schools have long histories of providing excellent education, nurturing environments and faith-filled lessons that last a lifetime. Catholic Education Week is a time when we … Continue reading “YCDSB Schools Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries”
Happy Mother’s Day! On Mother’s Day we give thanks for the extraordinary love, strength and grace of all mothers and mother figures in our lives – those with us today and those who live on in our hearts and memories. Whether by birth, adoption, spiritual guidance or nurturing presence, mothers reflect the unwavering care and … Continue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!”
In celebration of Catholic Education Week, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Distinguished Alumni are recognized for their significant contributions to their fields of work and communities Announced each year at the beginning of Catholic Education Week (May 4 to May 9, 2025), the … Continue reading “The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the secondary level on Monday, May 5, 2025. 9-12 Mathematics + Subject-specific topics Secondary teachers will participate in self-directed modules on topics … Continue reading “YCDSB PA Day: Monday, May 5, 2025”
We pause to remember Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. As the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice of peace, compassion and hope in our world. Pope Francis was a great pastor who spoke from the heart and with tender affection, demonstrating compassion, care and … Continue reading “We Remember Pope Francis”
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community, Alleluia! He is Risen! On behalf of the entire staff of the York Catholic District School Board, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Easter. During this most sacred and joyful time in the Christian calendar, we celebrate Christ’s triumph over death and the promise … Continue reading “Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!”
As we enter Holy Week, the most sacred time in our Catholic liturgical calendar, we pause to reflect on the depth of Christ’s love and the profound meaning of His passion, death and resurrection. This week marks the culmination of our Lenten journey, a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, through which we have drawn … Continue reading “Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week”
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to host a travelling exhibition honouring the 500th anniversary of the death of Pietro Perugino (born Pietro Vannucci), the great Italian Renaissance painter known as Il Perugino. This inspiring cultural exhibit, made possible through a collaboration between the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto and Comites of Toronto, with support from Diginess Canada, … Continue reading “Celebrating Renaissance Mastery: Il Perugino Exhibit Visits the YCDSB”
Congratulations to all our YCDSB schools that are celebrating their Milestone Anniversaries this year! Several York Catholic elementary schools are celebrating Milestone Anniversaries this year, marking many years of faith, learning and community. The following schools will be hosting special celebrations this May. For more information or to attend, please visit the attached links or … Continue reading “2025 Milestone Anniversary’s”
As a Catholic community, we are united in faith and prayer, especially in times of need. Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, has asked the faithful to join him in prayer for Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14, 2025. His Holiness is currently suffering from pneumonia and … Continue reading “Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis”
