In our Catholic boards, we focus on virtues to reflect the values and teachings of Jesus Christ. We celebrate a different virtue each month that resonates both with our Catholic tradition and with the Municipality of York’s character attributes. In May we reflect on the virtue of Responsibility.
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),
... Continue reading "The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners"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
... 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 closer to God and prepared
... Continue reading "Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week"This month, we celebrate the virtues of reverence and respect. Reverence refers to the proper attitude we should have toward God. Respect means to see the other person with new eyes. Reverence asks us not only to respect one another, but also to have reverence for the sacred part of one another, for all of God’s creations and God.
I will honour
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