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"Dear Families,
Active school travel (AST) is the use of any form of human-powered travel, such as walking or wheeling (cycling, scootering, rollerblading, skateboarding) to get to and from school. Within this definition, riding the school bus is also considered a sustainable form of transportation.
AST supports improved visibility within school zones, reduces the number of vehicles entering school zones, and ... Continue reading "April’s Active School Travel News"
“The wheels on the bus go round and round…” Walking to the school bus stop and riding the bus to school are considered important forms of active school travel. Students who live outside of the Non-Transportation Zone for their home school qualify for school bus service. Walking to the bus stop and riding the bus provides a number of benefits including: ● Teaching children the ... Continue reading "March 2025 Active School Travel Information"
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.
You can
... Continue reading "Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis"
