Year: 2025

Catholic Education Week – May 5 to May 9

May 6, 2025 General

Each year, the Catholic community of Ontario engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education during Catholic Education Week. This year’s celebration is entitled, “Catholic Education: Pilgrims of Hope ” and will be celebrated next week, from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9. In celebration of Catholic Education week, Father John Kelly will be participating in a ... Continue reading "Catholic Education Week – May 5 to May 9"

The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

April 30, 2025June 2, 2025 Board News, Featured

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),

We Remember Pope Francis

April 22, 2025May 7, 2025 Board News

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 respect for all,

Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!

April 17, 2025May 7, 2025 Board News

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 of

Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week

April 11, 2025April 17, 2025 Board News

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 closer to God and prepared

Babarinde Williams – Drums Alive Presentation

April 1, 2025 General

On Tuesday, April 8, we welcome Mr. Babarinde Williams to Father John Kelly. Students in FDK to Grade 8 will have the opportunity to experience interactive workshops with a focus on traditional African drumming and rhythms in a series of interactive sessions. Mr. Williams will teach students hand drumming, African chants (ante-phonal calls and responses) and a short tutorial on origins of drums and drumming ... Continue reading "Babarinde Williams – Drums Alive Presentation"