Year: 2025

Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week

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

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Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis

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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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"

Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Invites all Applicants Interested in Joining the Advisory Committee to contact The Office of the Human Rights & Equity Advisor by the end of January 2025.

The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that an equitable, inclusive education system will always be fundamental to achieving its mission and evolving core priorities. The Board recognizes that any form of overt or covert racism and discrimination is incompatible with Catholic values and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Cultivating an authentically safe and

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YCDSB & York Regional Police: Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation

Join us at St. Brother André CHS on Tuesday February 11, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm for an important information session aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation. As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about the risks they may encounter

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Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open – Discover the Joy of Learning

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.

At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:

  • A safe, inclusive and
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