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Reach Out in Faith - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

06/30/2024

Friends, there’s something Hemingway-esque about Mark’s Gospel—something very direct and uncomplicated. But in another sense, he shows great literary sophistication, and you see it especially in this famous passage for today...

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A Message from Minister of Education, Todd Smith

06/30/2024

A message from the Minister of Education, Todd Smith to our Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board families and students.

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Summer Blessings

06/29/2024

May your summer be filled with joy, safety, and faith-filled moments. Have a fantastic, refreshing, and fun summer!

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St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Community Raises Over $27,000 at Relay for Life Event

06/03/2024

On Friday, May 24, 2024, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School grounds were filled with energy and hope as the community gathered for the second annual Relay for Life event. Organized by the Knights Fighting Cancer (KFC) group, the event saw a robust turnout with 325 students, 25-30 staff members, and approximately 30 family members participating, totaling around 380 attendees.

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The Power of Eucharistic Adoration - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

06/02/2024

Friends, we come to the great Feast of Corpus Christi—the Body and Blood of Christ. This year, as the Church in the US is going through a lengthy Eucharistic Revival, it’s good for us once again to turn to this greatest of sacraments. What I want to do today is to talk about a spiritual practice that has become very dear to me in the course of my life—and that is Eucharistic Adoration.

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National Indigenous History Month

06/01/2024

This year’s Catholic Education Week theme is “We are Called to Love,” inspired by St. John’s Gospel: “If we love one another, God lives in us” (1 John 4:12). In this spirit of love and unity, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) will recognize National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) during the month of June.

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Fourteen-year-old Jonah’s caddie shack journey lands him gig at Canadian Open in Hamilton

05/31/2024

Hamilton Golf and Country Club feels like one prolonged climb, and so 14-year old caddie Jonah Stevenson hauled his golfer’s bag uphill to the 17th green, and up another to the 18th. The grandstands behind both greens had just a smattering of fans at noon Wednesday; it was pro-am day, not the tournament that begins Thursday.

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Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

05/31/2024

An Invitation to Prayer (May 29 - June 7) The Institute for Catholic Education invites everyone involved in, and caring about, Catholic Education in Ontario to join together in prayer.

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Gaels Dominate with Three Consecutive Touch Football Titles

05/30/2024

It’s a three-peat in cleats for the Cathedral Gaels. For the third consecutive year the Gaels captured the girls’ high school touch football tournament championship. Cathedral defeated the host St. Thomas More Knights, 7-0, in the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic title game Tuesday. In addition, the Gaels have gone undefeated during their three-year reign.

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Shannen Koostachin's Dream Day of Action at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School: A Student-Led Journey of ReconciliACTION

05/30/2024

At St. Kateri Tekakwitha Elementary School, the spirit of reconciliation and action recently took center stage as students from grades 2, 5, and 6 came together to honour the legacy of Shannen Koostachin, a young Cree student from Attawapiskat First Nation, whose dream of equitable education for Indigenous children resonates powerfully today.

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Milo Domanski Dominates Track and Field After Junior Football Success

05/29/2024

Milo Domanski won a junior high school football championship as a running back for the Bishop Ryan Celtics and now he’s out-legging his competitors in track and field. The Grade 9 student put together a pair of impressive novice boys’ sprint performances at last week’s Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference meet in Hamilton. He took the 200-metre event in 23.66 seconds and finished second in the 100m (11.85).

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Holy Trinity Edges Out Newman in GHAC Semifinal Showdown

05/29/2024

Chalk it up as a successful return to high school coaching for Gerry Buordolone at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School. The head coach who guided Newman’s senior girls’ soccer team to its first ever OFSAA gold medal in 2016, stepped away for several years before deciding to come back this season.

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Lucia Marchionda smiling after receiving the award

Government of Canada Emerging Leader Award

05/28/2024

We are proud to announce that Lucia Marchionda has been awarded the 2023 Government of Canada Emerging Leader Award. This prestigious honour recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities through volunteerism, inspiring others to make a difference. Lucia received the award for the Ontario region on April 15, 2024, in Ottawa, Ontario.

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BR's Levi Snider Sets New GHAC Discus Record

05/28/2024

Levi Snider of the Bishop Ryan Celtics wasn’t overly excited about his record-breaking discus throw at the 2024 Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference track and field championships. His toss at Ray Lewis Centre Friday travelled 45.79 metres, setting a new GHAC mark in the junior boys’ age group. But he put that accomplishment into perspective.

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Three Ways of Approaching the Trinity - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

05/26/2024

Friends, we come once again to Trinity Sunday. The Church has reflected very deeply on who God is, and this great doctrine of the Trinity has emerged from that speculation. What I want to do is give you, appropriately enough, three ways of approaching this profound mystery.

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Stellar Goalkeeping Leads Cardinals to Soccer Championship Victory

05/25/2024

Backed by the stellar second-half goalkeeping of Grade 9 student Anthony Villella, the St. John Henry Newman Cardinals rallied to win the senior boys’ high school soccer championship game Thursday. Newman captured the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic league title with a 3-2 decision over the visiting Bishop Ryan Celtics.

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St. Luke Students Dive into Diverse Careers

05/24/2024

St. Luke Catholic Elementary School is expanding young minds' horizons by sowing the seeds for future careers, exposing students to a range of professions within their community. The school recently hosted its sixth Career Day on May 10, enlightening students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 about various career paths.

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National AccessAbility Week 2024

05/24/2024

During this week, we recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities as well as the accomplishments of individuals, communities, and workplaces to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion. It is also a time to reflect on the ongoing work we all have to do to counter discrimination against persons with disabilities and promote a culture of inclusion.

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St. Mary Clinches Seventh Slo-Pitch Title in Eight Years

05/23/2024

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Hamilton Police Officers with Social Worker Kelly Duffy-Kariam

Precious Moments Boutique - Helping Students Shine

05/22/2024

For two decades, the Precious Moments Boutique within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board has helped students shine in their special moments. Located at the St. Mary Catholic Education Resource Centre, this boutique provides students with gently used formal wear at no cost.

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ORDER IN THE COURT! Students from St. Thomas More, St. Mary, and St. John Henry Newman Shine in Spring Mock Trials

05/21/2024

On Monday, May 6, 2024, the John Sopinka Courthouse buzzed with excitement as students from three Catholic high schools—St. Thomas More, St. Mary, and St. John Henry Newman—competed in the biannual Mock Trials. The event, organized by the Hamilton Justice Education Network (HJEN) in collaboration with the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN), showcased the legal skills and dedication of these young student lawyers.

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Fruits of the Spirit, Works of the Flesh - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

05/19/2024

Friends, we come to the Feast of Pentecost, the great celebration of the Holy Spirit. I want to focus on our second reading from the fifth chapter of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, which I’ve used for years in spiritual direction. What you find there are what Paul calls “the fruit of the Spirit,” which he contrasts with “the works of the flesh.”

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Young Talents Emerge at High School Art Exhibition

05/17/2024

Brushes in the Hammer was an art event hosted by the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board at Hamilton's GasWorks on May 9th and 10th. Initiated over a decade ago by secondary art teachers, the event featured the creative works of students from all Catholic secondary schools ...

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BT Raises Awareness About Blessed Carlo Acutis

05/17/2024

Blessed Carlo was a 15-year-old boy renowned for his passion for technology and the Eucharist. Born in England and raised in Italy, Carlo Acutis was a Catholic website designer who gained recognition for cataloging Eucharistic miracles and approved Marian apparitions on a website he developed before his untimely death from leukemia.

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Titans Claim First-Ever Junior Badminton Title

05/17/2024

The Bishop Tonnos Titans are the champions of junior high school badminton and the public address announcer couldn’t have been more pleased. Competing at the two-day Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic tournament this week, the Tonnos entry came out on top in the team standings for the first time in the school’s 20-year history.

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Secondary Students Gather in Support of the Culture of Life

05/17/2024

During Catholic Education Week, the Diocese of Hamilton hosted their annual Culture of Life Youth Leadership Conference at the Nicholas Mancini Centre. Secondary students from across our Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board joined together with secondary students throughout the Diocese to partake in a faith-filled day centered around the Culture of Life.

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Adventure Awaits - Join Our Free STEM and Cooking Camp for Grades 7-8!

05/16/2024

Attention young explorers and aspiring innovators! Does your child have a passion for discovery and a thirst for knowledge? Join us for a thrilling, FREE one-week STEM Camp this July, where adventure meets learning! Designed for students entering grades 7 and 8...

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Catholic Education Week Peaks with Scripture Reading Competition

05/16/2024

The Intermediate Scripture Reading, a highlight among various events during Catholic Education Week by the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, demonstrated the Gospel values through the leadership of young Catholics.

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National Week of Family and Life 2024

05/14/2024

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) warmly invites the Catholic faithful to celebrate together the National Week of Family and Life (NFLW), which takes place May 13-19th, 2024. The theme chosen for this year is from the words of St. Paul, “Love endures all things, trusts all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” (1 Corinthians 13:7).

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Track Stars Gear Up for GHAC Championships

05/14/2024

Hamilton high school track and field athletes have reached the finish line in terms of their practice meets. Now, it’s on to the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference championships beginning May 17. That’s to be followed – for those who qualify – by South Regionals and then the OFSAA finals.

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STM Triumphs in Windy Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

05/13/2024

The St. Thomas More Knights found a way to ‘persevere’ in some difficult weather conditions at the 2024 Ultimate Frisbee tournament. More went undefeated in its six games to win the championship at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Wednesday.

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Ask About School: Have Questions about Kindergarten?

05/13/2024

Have questions about Kindergarten? Come to an Ask About School session to find out about registration, your child's first day and more!

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Core Education Funding in Ontario

05/13/2024

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Get to Work! - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

05/12/2024

Friends, today we come to the wonderful Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Like the disciples in our first reading, we often want to ask the Lord, “When is all of this going to come to fruition? What’s it all about? When is all of this going to make sense?” Reasonable enough questions. And we hear the same answer...

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Four-Game Win Streak Positions St. Mary Girls’ Soccer Team for Championship Glory

05/08/2024

Look out for the St. Mary Crusaders senior girls’ high school soccer team. Although only third in the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic league standings (4-2), the Crusaders are currently riding a four-game winning streak. St. Mary also has won two tournaments this season

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Students Thrive in Ontario Skills Competition

05/08/2024

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our elementary school students who participated in this year. The Skills Competition provides a valuable platform for students to demonstrate their talents and gain exposure to skilled trades and technologies, fostering future career possibilities.

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BT embodies the theme of "We Are Called to Love"

05/07/2024

Catholic Education Week 2024 celebrates the theme, “We Are Called to Love”. The students of Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School in Ancaster helps us better understand the theme, and they are living it out through their Best Buddies program.

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Sustainable Agriculture Focus of Faith Experience Fundraiser in Hamilton

05/06/2024

Juan Rivas, founder and leader of the San Cristobal Technical School, will visit Hamilton on Thursday, May 16th. He is also scheduled to participate in the Dominican Republic Faith Experience Fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the newly inaugurated St. Catherine of Siena Church.

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Hints of the Holy Spirit - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

05/05/2024

Friends, we’re getting very close to Pentecost, the great feast of the descent of the Spirit. And on this Sixth Sunday of Easter, the Church gives us three readings that are hinting at the Holy Spirit—a kind of foretaste of that descent.

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Mental Health Week, May 6-10, 2024

05/05/2024

During Mental Health Week (May 6-10, 2024), the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is joining with communities and workplaces across Canada to celebrate, protect, and promote mental health.

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May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

05/05/2024

May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Also known as “Red Dress Day,” it’s a day to raise awareness and education about high and disproportionate rates of violence and number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

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OCEA Awards Celebrates Achievements of Lisa Owens and Pat Piro

05/02/2024

At the beginning of April, the Ontario Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) hosted its annual awards dinner, a prestigious event recognizing outstanding contributions in Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning. This year, the spotlight was on two remarkable educators ...

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May 2024 Fire Safety First - Fireworks

05/02/2024

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) proudly stands behind the 2024 HFD Fire Safety First program initiated by the Hamilton Fire Department. Throughout February to June 2024, our schools will contribute to community safety by sharing monthly fire safety messages.

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Celtics Overcome Late Penalties to Secure First-Ever Junior High Hockey Championship

05/01/2024

A late-game skirmish resulted in penalties which threatened to jeopardize Bishop Ryan’s championship hockey aspirations Tuesday. It meant that the Celtics would have to play shorthanded for seven minutes – even though there was only 3 minutes, 24 seconds remaining in the third period. But the first-place Celtics were able to hang on.

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Thank you, Catholic Principals

05/01/2024

May 1 is National School Principals’ Day, a day when we acknowledge, celebrate, and thank our dedicated Catholic principals and vice-principals for their faith-filled leadership and outstanding service.

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Food Allergy Awareness Month

05/01/2024

Food allergies are not only a leading cause of potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions but a major public health concern in Canada, especially among children. Over 3-million Canadians are affected by a food allergy. The impact of food allergy is far greater with an estimated 50% (1 in 2) of Canadian households directly or indirectly affected by food allergy.

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Asian Heritage Month 2024

05/01/2024

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.

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Record Turnout at Programmania 2024 at SJB

04/30/2024

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School hosted the annual Programmania, a prestigious computer competition organized by Business and Computer Department Heads from all seven secondary schools of the board. Celebrating its 37th year ...

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BR and Newman Advance to Face Off in Anticipated Junior Hockey Championship

04/30/2024

Many of the most talented Grade 9 and 10 hockey players in Hamilton put on another dazzling exhibition Monday. In simultaneous, side-by-side Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic junior high school semifinals at the Quad Pad arena, the Bishop Ryan Celtics defeated the St. Thomas More Knights, 4-1

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Bishop Crosby Catholic Education Week 2024 Message

04/30/2024

The theme for Catholic Education Week this year is, “We are called to love." The First Letter of St. John reminds us that, “If we love one another, God lives in us.” (1 John 4:12) This moment in Catholic Education invites us to reflect on our dignity as God's beloved children. In his Apostolic Letter, Christus Vivit, Pope Francis shares the heart of the Christian message with young people by stating, "God loves you. Never doubt this, whatever may happen to you in life.

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Nashville Trip Hits High Note for Bishop Ryan's Music Students

04/29/2024

The spirited group from Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, comprising 87 students and 7 chaperones, recently returned from an exhilarating 6-day musical adventure in Nashville, TN. Their journey to the World Strides Heritage Music Festival was ...

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Emotion Coaching for Parents and Caregivers

04/29/2024

HWCDSB, HWDSB, and the Hamilton Family Health Team are offering a 90-minute webinar on Emotion Coaching for parents and caregivers. Emotion Coaching is a communication method designed to quickly calm the brain and enhance relationships through validation and support.

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A Day of Digits and Discovery at the Junior Math Challenge

04/28/2024

The Junior Math Challenge engaged students in a day of mathematical wonder and fun. The day began with greetings and a presentation by Jonathan So, an elementary math teacher who is on a quest to bring out the beauty and wonder of math to his students. The day concluded with an awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

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It’s Time for Some Pruning - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

04/28/2024

Friends, the Lord Jesus Christ is not a teacher from a distant age, not someone from long ago we remember fondly, not a moral exemplar; rather, he is a field of force. We don’t just listen to him or imitate him; we live in him. Our Gospel for this Fifth Sunday of Easter gives us one of the most beautiful ...

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St. Mary and St. Michael Choir Celebrate Faith and Music at Cathedral Basilica

04/27/2024

On Wednesday, April 24th, students from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School had the privilege of attending a noon mass at the majestic Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. The atmosphere was filled with reverence and tranquility, enhanced by the angelic singing of the St. Michael Choir School from Toronto.

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Goalkeeper Ayla Bates Shines as STM Secures Draw Against Newman

04/26/2024

Goalkeeper Ayla Bates came to the rescue of the three-time defending champion St. Thomas More Knights Thursday. She stopped 11 shots in the second half as the visitors from More held on for a 1-1 tie against the St. John Henry Newman Cardinals in Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic girls’ high school soccer action.

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Educational Assistants’ Appreciation Day

04/26/2024

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is proud to designate the last Friday of April as EA Appreciation Day. This is a moment to honour the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our Educational Assistants.

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Grade 8 Students of St. Ann CES with teacher and principal

St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School Grade 8 Entrepreneurs: Making Waves with 'Surf's Up Beach Party

04/25/2024

St. Ann Catholic Elementary School in Ancaster recently celebrated a significant milestone in the academic journey of its Grade 8 students with the launch and presentation of their entrepreneurial project, "Surf's Up Beach Party," under the banner of their company, Calibunga.

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Titans Edge Closer to Playoffs with Ceranic's Standout Performance in Goal

04/24/2024

Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School student Jacob Ceranic continues to impress as a hockey goaltender. The Ancaster resident’s latest outstanding performance came Tuesday at Quad Pad Arena when he helped the Tonnos Titans to a 3-1 victory over the St. Mary Crusaders

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April 24 is Administrative Professionals’ Day.

04/24/2024

Held every year on the Wednesday of the last full week of April, April 24th marks a special occasion within our community – Administrative Professionals' Day. It's a time for us to extend our gratitude and appreciation to the dedicated individuals who serve as the backbone of our educational institutions.

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Unmatched Vibes - DanceWorks' a Resounding Success

04/23/2024

On Tuesday, April 16th, Cathedral High School buzzed with excitement as it hosted the board-wide DanceWorks event, gathering dance students and aficionados from seven high schools. The day was marked by a vibrant and enriching experience, deeply enhanced by expert guest artists and choreographers.

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Three Qualities of a Good Shepherd - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

04/21/2024

Friends, we come to the Fourth Sunday of Easter, known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus says in the Gospel, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” What is it about that image that sings to us across the ages, from the pages of the Bible to the present day?

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Visit of Saint Michael's Choir School

04/19/2024

The renowned Saint Michael’s Choir School will visit the Cathedral Basilica on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. They will sing for Mass at 12:00 noon with the Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI. Following Mass, they will offer a 30-minute concert of sacred music. The Junior and Senior Choirs – more than 100 voices – will fill the Cathedral Basilica with a joyful noise. All are welcome for Mass and the concert after Mass.

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Visit With Seminarian Kyle Davidson

04/19/2024

On April 4th, the grade four students at Our Lady of Hope School had the pleasure of a wonderful visit from Kyle Davidson who is planning on starting his journey as a Seminarian in September. The grade four students who had been praying for Kyle’s vocational journey were excited to finally meet him!

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Newman Soccer Team Off to a Strong Start with 4-0 Victory Over St. Mary Crusaders

04/19/2024

They take their soccer seriously at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School. “We work hard and our expectations are high,” Newman coach Gerry Moretuzzo said after his senior boys’ team defeated the St. Mary Crusaders 4-0 Thursday to kick off their Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic schedule.

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From Ontario to South Carolina: BR Wrestler Deanna Rawn Takes on U.S. Challenge with Allen Yellow Jackets

04/18/2024

Just when it seemed like Deanna Rawn’s wrestling career might be down for the count, she reached out and landed herself a university scholarship in the sport. The Grade 12+ student at Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School recently accepted a deal in the U.S. south to attend Allen University and compete on the mats as a member of the Yellow Jackets.

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Catholic Education Week 2024

04/18/2024

During the week of May 5-10, 2024, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, to the province, and to Canada. The theme for this year’s Catholic Education Week is “Catholic Education: We are Called to Love.

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St. Thérèse Students Learn Emotional Management from Experts

04/15/2024

On Tuesday, April 9th, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Elementary School’s HAT (Health Action Team) welcomed the McMaster Children's Hospital Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach Program (CYMHP). Ms. Carmen (Clinical Leader of the Mental Health Program) and Ms. Vanessa Macedo (Development Officer) presented to our grade 7s and grade 8s about mental health and the programs offered by McMaster Children's Hospital and Ron Joyce.

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Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School receives Language Friendly Certification

04/15/2024

Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School has embarked on a journey towards becoming a certified Language Friendly School. Recently achieving certification, this accomplishment signifies a significant step in embracing linguistic diversity and ensuring that every student feels valued, heard, and respected, regardless of their language background.

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What Happens After We Die? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

04/14/2024

Friends, this week, on the Third Sunday of Easter, we have a passage from that magnificent twenty-fourth chapter of Luke—one of the appearances of the risen Christ to the Apostles. When we’re talking about the Resurrection, we’re talking about the central point of Christian faith ...

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Kennedy Llewellyn and Avaya Maga Commit to NCAA Division 1 Volleyball Programs

04/14/2024

They’re Titans who have committed to play big-time university volleyball in the United States. Star players Kennedy Llewellyn and Avaya Maga of the Bishop Tonnos Titans will be accepting NCAA Division 1 scholarship offers from the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Oklahoma, respectively.

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Daly Twins Dominate on the Badminton Court and the Basketball Court

04/14/2024

The Daly twins smashed their way to a third straight Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic high school doubles badminton championship Wednesday and that’s not even the sport they excel at the most. Keira and Nicole Daly have made a name for themselves in basketball – leading the Cathedral Gaels to three consecutive OFSAA titles at the AAA level.

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Catholic Team Shows Grit Despite Loss in Hamilton Junior Girls' All-Star Volleyball Match

04/14/2024

The annual Hamilton high school junior girls’ all-star volleyball game made a favourable impression on St. Thomas More Knights coach Jacob Stampone. “It was an awesome experience,” Stampone said of his debut appearance guiding the Catholic squad at Mohawk College Wednesday.

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Rising Star from Saudi Arabia Dominates Senior Badminton Scene

04/11/2024

A Grade 10 student from Saudi Arabia has been a welcome addition to St. John Henry Newman’s senior badminton team this season. During Day 1 of the annual Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic High School badminton tournament Tuesday, Cardinals’ newcomer Allen Varghese went undefeated en route to capturing the boys’ singles title.

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Students Experience Artificial Intelligence at the Technology Learning Centre

04/11/2024

Junior and Intermediate Gifted students enjoyed a day at the Technology Learning Centre (TLC) at St. Ann Catholic Elementary School, Hamilton. Led by Michelle Kiely, the Special Education Resource Teacher at the TLC, students explored different AI tools and how they enhance overall work output by individuals.

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New St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School Blessing and Official Dedication Ceremony

04/08/2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board celebrated the Blessing and Official Dedication of the new St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School. The evening commenced with a blessing of the statue of St. Patrick and all of the classrooms and learning spaces by the Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, O.M.I., Bishop of Hamilton.

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Do You Struggle to Believe? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

04/07/2024

Friends, on the Second Sunday of Easter, we have the inexhaustible reading from the twentieth chapter of John—one of the accounts of the Resurrection appearances of Jesus. These are in many ways the core texts of our Christian faith, so it behooves us to spend some careful time looking at them.

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St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School teacher, is awarded the Seeds of Hope New Teacher Award

04/05/2024

Erica Birtles, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School teacher, is awarded the Seeds of Hope New Teacher Award for Excellence in Religious and Family Life Education, from the Catholic Association of Religious and Family Life Educators of Ontario (CARFLEO).

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Total Solar Eclipse - Monday, April 8, 2024

04/05/2024

As you know, on Monday, April 8, 2024, our region will experience a total solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin as a partial eclipse at approximately 2:00 pm, reach totality at approximately 3:18 pm for roughly 90 seconds, and conclude as a partial eclipse at 4:30 pm.

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Faith in Action: St. Mary CSS DREAMS Journey

04/04/2024

St. Mary's DREAMS team worked diligently, digging the foundation for Rafael's family's new home, mixing mortar, and carefully laying blocks. Amidst the physical labor, they also took moments to pause, pray, and reflect on their transformational experience in Los Corozos.

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Students of St. Marguerite d'Youville CES sitting in assembly

St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Elementary School Celebrates Holy Thursday with Prayer and Reflection

04/03/2024

Last week, St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Elementary School observed Holy Thursday with a series of ceremonies and reflective activities, marking the commencement of the Easter Triduum. The day began with a Prayer Service and Stations of the Cross, attended by students, staff and families alike, with the assembly led by the Grade 8 students.

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Students Weave Hope with Milk Bags

04/03/2024

Students from Wilma's Place have joined hands with the Catholic Women's League from St. Patrick's Parish to weave hope and comfort for those in need using an unlikely material – milk bags.

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Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook

04/02/2024

Effective until Friday, April 5, 2024 – The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is advising that water levels and flows in all area watercourses are expected to increase significantly, as a result of the rain forecasted for Tuesday, April 2nd.

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April 2024 Fire Safety First: Home Escape Planning

04/02/2024

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is honored to continue its steadfast support for the 2024 HFD Fire Safety First program, a collaborative initiative spearheaded by the Hamilton Fire Department. As community safety champions...

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World Autism Awareness Day

04/01/2024

Tuesday, April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising public awareness by recognizing individuals around the globe living with Autism Spectrum Disorder including our own family members, friends, neighbours, classmates and colleagues.

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Easter Monday (April 1, 2024)

04/01/2024

"Once I was dead but now I live – forever and ever.” ~ Revelation 1:18 Easter Monday is a statutory holiday for students and staff in the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board. Easter Monday marks the beginning of the season of Easter which lasts for seven weeks, ending with Pentecost. Easter Monday is a Board Holiday. Schools and offices will be closed on Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Monday, April 1.

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Easter Sunday (March 31, 2024)

03/31/2024

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. ~ Ps. 118:24 A blessed and happy Easter to you all! May the Risen Christ fill our hearts with joy, peace and love. May we walk with him, the wellspring of our hope for the renewal of the face of the earth.

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Evidence of the Resurrection - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

03/31/2024

Friends, a very happy and blessed Easter! We come to the climax of the Church’s year, the feast of feasts, the very reason for being of Christianity. Everything in Christian life centers around the Resurrection. And the Church gives us, every year, the account of Easter morning from the Gospel of John.

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Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) – (March 30, 2024)

03/30/2024

“Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here.” ~ Mark 16: 6 The Easter Vigil is the highpoint of the Sacred Triduum, celebrating the passion of Jesus and his glorious resurrection into new life.

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Good Friday (March 29, 2024)

03/29/2024

“It is finished.” Jesus, arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before, is condemned to death by crucifixion. Mocked, beaten and crowned with thorns, he is led through the streets of Calvary under the crushing weight of his cross. At Golgotha, Jesus is stripped and crucified.

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Pathways to Transition Event - For High School Students with Special Needs

03/28/2024

For parents, guardians and students with special needs (ages 14-21) who are in the process of planning for life after high school. From 6:30-8:30pm, the Pathways to Transition Event is an opportunity for students, parents, and guardians to freely connect and network with various participating organizations and to gather information and resources from them.

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Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday)

03/28/2024

“For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.” ~ John 13: 15 Holy Thursday (March 28, 2024) marks the end of Lent and the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, the three days of Easter which recall the passion, crucifixion, death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

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Harmony in Hamilton - Over 300 Students Shine at Vocalfest!

03/27/2024

On Thursday, March 7th, at St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School, over 300 students across the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board celebrated their gift of music and vocal talent at this year’s Vocalfest.

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St. Eugene CES Senior Girls basketball team holding trophy

Eagles Triumph: St. Eugene Secures Back-to-Back CYO Division 1 Titles

03/27/2024

St. Eugene Catholic Elementary School Senior Girls Basketball team has won the Division 1 CYO Championship for the 2nd straight year. The girls have completed a 3-year run which began in 2021 when the CYO season was disrupted due to Covid restrictions. In the 2021/2022 season, St. Eugene CES won the Crown Point Invitational and an interschool exhibition game.

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Gratitude in the Sand: SJHN Senior Boys Volleyball Team Thanks Supporters for Unforgettable Hawaii Tournament

03/27/2024

In a whirlwind of sun, sand, and spikes, the St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School senior boys volleyball team recently returned from an unforgettable tournament in Hawaii. Amidst the cheers, victories, and moments of teamwork that defined their experience, the team and coaching staff are deeply grateful to the generous sponsors, parents, and school community who made this dream trip a reality.

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Gabriel Di Nicola and Luca Piccoli (Our Lady of Peace) holding the BASEF Award

41st Annual HWCDSB System Science and Engineering Fair

03/26/2024

On February 24th, 2024, we celebrated the 41st Annual Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board System Science and Engineering Fair. The Saturday event was the culmination of months of hard work, curiosity, and innovation by students in Grades 4 to 8.

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Empowering Young Chefs and Gardeners

03/26/2024

The St. David Catholic Elementary School Cooking Club recently had the pleasure of hosting members of President’s Choice Children's Charity for a fun day of making pizzas and planting seeds. The hands-on cooking lesson featured experienced chefs and volunteers from both organizations.

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Put Yourself in the Passion Narrative - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

03/24/2024

Friends, we have the great privilege on Palm Sunday of reading from one of the Passion narratives, and this year, we read from the Gospel of Mark—the very first one written.

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March 23 is School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Ontario

03/22/2024

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board joins communities and families across the province in celebrating and recognizing our school crossing guards who daily help our students with their active and safe travel to and from school.

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Join Us for the Science Olympics at STM

03/21/2024

On April 5th, the Junior Knights of the Periodic Table 2024 Science Olympics event will take place at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School from 5-7 p.m., organized by More Science. This event, tailored for grade 8 students, will feature an escape room challenge covering various topics from the grade 9 science curriculum.

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

03/21/2024

March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Observed annually, it commemorates the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.

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World Down Syndrome Day – Rock your socks!

03/20/2024

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) and to bring awareness to the day, on Thursday, March 21st, students and staff throughout the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board are encouraged to wear fun and crazy socks.

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Charlie Giammichele: From St. Mary's Star Swimmer to Paralympic Hopeful

03/20/2024

When Grade 12+ graduate Charlie Giammichele leaves St. Mary Catholic Secondary School for the final time he’ll be regarded as one of the most accomplished swimmers in the school’s history.

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Hamilton Public Health - Measles Memo

03/20/2024

Welcome back from March Break! As we resume our regular activities, it is important to prioritize the health and safety of our Catholic School Communities. Hamilton Public Health Services is advising that everyone, especially those returning from any international travel ...

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Drinking the Blood of Christ - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

03/17/2024

Friends, on this Fifth Sunday of Lent, we hear one of the most pivotal passages in the Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31. Jeremiah knew the long Israelite history of covenant and blood sacrifice, but he prophesies, “The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah.”

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St. Mary Crusaders Gear Up for OFSAA Hockey Playoffs

03/11/2024

It’s that time of year again when the St. Mary Crusader varsity boys’ hockey team begins its March into OFSAA playoffs. While most other high school hockey programs in Ontario have completed their regular season and playoff schedules, St. Mary is once again preparing to play the province’s top A/AA competition.

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Kennishia Boahene Receives YWCA Women of Distinction Award

03/11/2024

Kennishia Boahene, our valued System Equity Officer at the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, was celebrated at last week's Women of Distinction Awards Gala in Hamilton. Recognized by the YWCA, Boahene's exceptional contributions to equity and dignity were highlighted, specifically for her social justice work and youth advocacy.

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Face Your Fears - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

03/10/2024

Friends, the Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Lent includes one of the most famous verses in the Bible: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life”

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BR Celtics Dominate 2024 OFSAA Wrestling

03/08/2024

Jubilant chants of ‘We are B-R’ echoed through the cavernous United Soccer Centre at the conclusion of the 2024 OFSAA wrestling championships Wednesday. It was picture-taking time and the host Bishop Ryan Celtics had just won the girls, boys (tied for first) and overall team point totals during the provincial ...

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Bishop Tonnos Titans Claim OFSAA Girls' Volleyball Silver

03/08/2024

For the second consecutive year Ancaster’s Bishop Tonnos Titans have returned from an OFSAA girls’ volleyball championship with a medal. Last season, Tonnos captured gold in Barrie and earlier this week the two-time Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic league champion Titans won silver at the AAA level in Markham.

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Bishop Tonnos Titans Reach OFSAA Volleyball Quarter-Finals

03/07/2024

The Bishop Tonnos Titans have clinched a quarter-final playoff berth at the 2024 OFSAA girls’ AAA volleyball tournament in Markham.

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Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Invites Input on the 2024-2025 Budget

03/07/2024

During its March 5, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board approved the Budget Drivers/Priorities for the 2024-2025 budget. The Drivers are built on the foundation of “placing Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church at the centre” of students’ learning experiences and six essential pillars.

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Bishop Tonnos C.S.S. Triumphs at DECA, Heads to Internationals

03/07/2024

Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School highlighted its talent at the recent DECA Provincial Competition, with 14 students making their mark. Among them, 12 competed directly while 2 others participated in the Leadership Development Academy.

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St. Patrick Blessing and Dedication

03/06/2024

The Chairperson and Trustees of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board cordially invite you to attend the Blessing and Dedication of St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School (20 East Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

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New St. James the Apostle Opens Its Doors - A Blessing and a Promise

03/06/2024

Amid an atmosphere brimming with excitement and gratitude, the new St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School was inaugurated with prayers, blessings, and warm wishes. Elena Minicucci, principal of St. James, addressing the gathered community ...

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Goalie Heroics Not Enough as STM Falls to Nelson

03/05/2024

After two periods of the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference boys’ high school hockey semifinal, the St. Thomas More Knights appeared well on their way to victory. The Knights had deservedly built a 4-1 lead with only one 15-minute period remaining.

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Social Work Week March 2024

03/04/2024

Across Ontario, school social workers have been there for students and families, providing support and connection to essential services in a time of extraordinary challenges. This year's Social Work Week campaign themes, #SocialWorkOpensDoors for people across Ontario.

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Burn and Scald Prevention Keeps Kids Safe

03/04/2024

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) proudly supports the 2024 HFD Fire Safety First program initiated by the Hamilton Fire Department. From February to June 2024, our schools will actively contribute to community safety by disseminating monthly fire safety messages.

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St. Jean de Brébeuf Braves Face Tough Challenge in OFSAA

03/04/2024

Toronto’s Oakwood Barons earned the respect of the fans and the St. Jean de Brébeuf Braves during Day 1 of the OFSAA boys’ basketball tournament. Oakwood entered the contest at Saltfleet District High School gym as the No. 1 seed and the province’s defending AAA champion. The Barons’ history also includes OFSAA titles in 2014, 2010 and 1993.

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A Tour of the Ten Commandments - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

03/03/2024

Friends, on this Third Sunday of Lent, the Church asks us to look at one of the great texts in the Old Testament—namely, the Ten Commandments from the book of Exodus. Lent is a time of getting back to basics spiritually, and walking through the Ten Commandments is a great way to do it.

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From Elite Players to Elite Coaches: Maga and Cerovac Lead Titans' Charge

03/02/2024

Two ‘all-star’ coaches are teaming up again in hopes of guiding the Bishop Tonnos Titans to a second-consecutive OFSAA girls’ volleyball championship. The Tonnos brain trust is comprised of Alvisia Maga and Dennis Cerovac who, between them, were named to five Ontario university all-star volleyball teams during their playing days.

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The Big Crunch 2024

03/01/2024

The HWCDSB with Hamilton TasteBuds is proud to participate in the Great Big Crunch on Thursday March 7th, 2024. Tastebuds’ Great Big Crunch is a special time of food education where students across Hamilton will have the opportunity to take a crunch into an apple ...