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In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board invites all members of our Catholic school communities to unite in prayer.
The Feast of Pentecost, celebrated this year on Sunday, June 8, 2025, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles—fulfilling Jesus’ promise to send the Advocate and Comforter to remain with us always.
Before Pentecost, the Apostles prayed together for nine days, awaiting the Holy Spirit. This was the first novena, and today, the Church continues this tradition through the Novena to the Holy Spirit—the oldest novena in our faith.
In the spirit of our Catholic tradition and as Pilgrims of Hope, we invite our students, staff, families, and parish partners to pray this novena together as a sign of unity and faith.
“May the Holy Spirit illumine all believers in the light of Hope!” – Pope Francis
Let us be renewed in mission and strengthened in community as we pray for the continued flourishing of Catholic education.
Video versions of the prayers for each day of the Novena—with full narration—can be accessed by clicking this link:
Novena to the Holy Spirit YouTube Playlist