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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”

Current Elementary and Secondary teachers who are interested in applying for a position as a Vice Principal with the York Catholic District School Board are reminded that one of the “Required Qualifications/ Experience” items is the completion of the YCDSB Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series prior to placement.  This Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series will … Continue reading “2025 Vice Principal and Principal Discernment Series”

On Friday, February 11, 2025, the Thornhill community gathered to celebrate the official renaming of Blessed Scalabrini CES to St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic School. St. Scalabrini was canonized in October 2022, and the Thornhill school was excited to mark this incredible occasion for its namesake. St. Scalabrini was the bishop of Piacenza, in northern … Continue reading “St. Scalabrini Welcomed to the YCDSB”

Due to worsening weather conditions, all YCDSB schools and the Catholic Education Centre are closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025. Childcare facilities are also closed. Please do not bring your child to school, as there will be no adults there to care for them.  Community Use of School permits are also cancelled for this evening.