Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, which takes place every year on the Seventh Sunday after Easter Sunday. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he told his apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit to help them tell everyone about God’s message of love and forgiveness.
June is the month traditionally devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which for Catholics ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 2-6, 2025"
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s 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 elementary level on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will
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Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The readings from today remind us that love is universal, and that the fullness of God’s love is expressed in Jesus Christ and through the Holy Spirit.
Dear God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, We thank you for your boundless love. We ask that the Holy Spirit guide our hearts and minds, and ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: May 26-30, 2025"
Today is Victoria Day. This day honours the birthday of Queen Victoria and celebrates our association with the United Kingdom.
In this month of May, we pray with Mary for the gift of responsibility.
Loving God, teach us to Count our blessings instead of our crosses; Count our gains instead of our losses. Count our joys ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: May 19-23, 2025"
Happy Mother’s Day!
Let us take a moment to give thanks for all mothers: expectant mothers, birth mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, those who fill in for mothers, and those who play mothering roles in our lives.
Loving God, we thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us, whose love ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: May 12-16, 2025"
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),
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