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 such as: Mathematics
... 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 respect for all,
... 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 of
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The York Catholic District School Board is proud to share a beautiful story of faith, creativity and collaboration that reflects the very heart of Catholic education.
Students from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newmarket recently completed a remarkable project in their technology class. They created a custom, handcrafted wooden cross that is now proudly on display at the
... Continue reading "A Labour of Love and Faith: Sacred Heart Students Create New Cross for the Board Office"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
... Continue reading "Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week"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 mild kidney failure.
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