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Educational Assistants’ Appreciation Day – April 25

04/24/2025

April 25th is Educational Assistants’ Appreciation Day. 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. They play an important role in realizing our philosophy of “Each Belongs,” and they provide invaluable support to students with special education needs, helping them to achieve their God-given potential.

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Titans Take Braves in Senior Soccer

04/23/2025

By Larry Moko. It's early in the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic senior girls' high school soccer season, but the Bishop Tonnos Titans have already shown signs of being a contender for the championship. Tonnos remained unbeaten in its two starts with a 2-0 victory over the Braves at St. Jean de Brébeuf Tuesday.

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Thank you, Administrative Professionals

04/22/2025

April 23 is Administrative Professionals’ Day. Held every year on the Wednesday of the last full week of April, April 23rd 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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Cardinals Open Soccer Season With 4-1 Victory

04/22/2025

By Larry Moko. It was a special kind of preseason for some of St. John Henry Newman's high school soccer players. "We did an eight-day journey to Italy with a group of junior and senior players," Newman Cardinals' coach Gerry Moretuzzo said.

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Pope Francis, Dec 17, 1936 to Apr 21, 2025

04/21/2025

Eternal rest grant upon him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. We join in the prayers of millions of people throughout the world in giving thanks to God for the faith filled service and goodness of His Holiness Pope Francis.

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Easter Monday (April 21, 2025)

04/21/2025

"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.

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Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025)

04/20/2025

Christ is Risen! "He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay." Matthew 28:6 Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter! Schools are closed on Good Friday (Apr 18) and Easter Monday (Apr 21)

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Something Happened on Easter! - Bishop Barron Sunday Sermon

04/20/2025

Friends, happy Easter! Many of you probably know that I’ve spent much of my life reading philosophers and spiritual writers—Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, Anselm, Aquinas, Kant, Hegel. What all those figures have in common is a kind of calm, musing detachment as they talk about high ideas. Well, there’s all of that—and then there’s the Gospel, the “Good News.”

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Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) 2025

04/19/2025

“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. His resurrection marks the triumph of good over evil, sin and death. It offers proof and hope that those who trust in God and accept Christ will be raised from the dead.

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Good Friday (April 18, 2025)

04/18/2025

“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. On Good Friday, we remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.

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Blessed Sacrament Performs the Stations of the Cross

04/17/2025

A reenactment of the Stations of the Cross by Grade 8 students at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School on April 17 invited all members of the school community into a communal worship. Under the direction of Teachers Concetta Roche-Kobernky and Natasha Cimadamore, the school-wide liturgy included a tableau of each station and reflections prepared by the Grade 8 class.

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Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) 2025

04/17/2025

“For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.” ~ John 13: 15 Holy Thursday (April 17, 2022) 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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Holy Name of Mary Celebrates 25 Years

04/16/2025

Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School invites students, staff and friends, both past and present, to take a walk down memory lane for the school’s 25th anniversary on May 13, 2025. A Mass and May Crowning celebration will take place in the morning at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Parish located at 11 Wilson St West in Ancaster.

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BR’s Kiada Oliveira Signs for PennWest Edinboro

04/16/2025

Kiada Oliveira of Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School signed a scholarship agreement Friday to play university soccer for PennWest Edinboro. She'll be joining the Fighting Scots, an NCAA Division II entry in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

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Crusaders Top Knights 3-1 in Hockey Action

04/16/2025

By Larry Moko. The last several days have been exhilarating for Grade 10 student Ben Lamb of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. On the weekend, he was drafted into the Ontario Hockey League, as an 11th-round pick (219th overall) by the Barrie Colts.

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STM Hosts Alumni Speaker Series

04/15/2025

Motivation or dedication? That was the question Najah Tenute, owner of a local baby boutique, Curated Cradle, posed to St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School students when discussing what attribute is most important for being successful. As part of an Alumni Speaker Series, the former graduate was invited to speak last month with senior business, entrepreneur and law students to share her career journey.

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The Forgiveness of Sinners - Bishop Barron Sunday Sermon

04/13/2025

Friends, we come to Palm Sunday, which is also called Passion Sunday because we always read at Mass the Passion narrative from one of the synoptic Gospels. This year, we hear from Saint Luke, and I want to look at two elements unique to his particular version, both of which have to do with forgiveness.

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Cathedral Wins Team Title for Badminton Championship

04/11/2025

By Larry Moko. Maurice Mangino is double trouble for his badminton opponents. The Grade 12 student from Cathedral has been part of four consecutive boys' doubles championship teams in the sport -- two at the junior level and two at senior. His latest triumph came Thursday on home court when, along with partner Braeden Nguyen, they captured gold at the 2025 Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic senior high school badminton tournament.

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Badminton Championship Kicks Off on Day 1

04/10/2025

By Larry Moko. A badminton 'professional' won the boys' singles division of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Athletic Association high school badminton championships Wednesday. Alan Varghese of the St. John Henry Newman Cardinals isn't exactly on the sport's pro tour, but the Grade 11 student still has a part-time money-making job on the court. "He's coaching badminton to young kids at the club he once played at," Newman coach Tom Campanella said. It was the opening round of the two-day senior championships at Cathedral High School. Girls' doubles and mixed doubles also saw action.

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St. Thérèse of Lisieux Raises Money for Mac Hospital with Mental Health Movie Day

04/09/2025

A movie day at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Elementary School not only raised funds for mental health but sparked important conversations, encouraging students to reflect on their own well-being and support one another.

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Catholics Fall Short on All-Star Volleyball Games

04/09/2025

By Larry Moko. A pair of St. Thomas More Knights received Most Valuable Player honours at the 2025 Hamilton high school girls' all-star volleyball games Tuesday. In the annual junior contest between Catholic and Public squads, Victoria Sinclair of More was named her team's MVP. And in the senior half of the doubleheader, More's Tori D'Angela earned similar recognition. Unfortunately for the Catholics, they lost both matches -- 3-2 in junior and 3-1 in senior.

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Patrick Daly to Step Down as HWCDSB Chairperson to Become Executive Director of Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association

04/08/2025

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) announces, with heartfelt appreciation and admiration, that long-serving Chairperson Patrick J. Daly will be stepping down from his role to assume the position of Executive Director of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA), effective June 23, 2025.

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Brébeuf Edges Newman in Five Sets to Capture Volleyball Championship

04/08/2025

By Larry Moko. The St. John Henry Newman Cardinals' streak of championship victories in novice girls' high school volleyball has been snapped. After three straight Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic league titles, the Cardinals were defeated 3-2 Monday by the visiting St. Jean de Brebeuf Braves. The score in the deciding set set was 15-12.

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HWCDSB Secondary Schools Host Relay for Life Events to Support the Canadian Cancer Society

04/08/2025

This year, St. Thomas More, Bishop Tonnos and St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary Schools are proud to host Relay for Life—a powerful community-building event that unites students, staff, and families in the fight against cancer.

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St. David Hosts “Healthy Mind, Body and Soul” Parent Engagement Evening

04/07/2025

St. David Catholic Elementary School welcomed over 300 students, parents, and community partners last night for its third annual Parent Engagement Evening — this year themed “Healthy Mind, Body and Soul.” The event, running from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., focused on student well-being, a key pillar in the HWCDSB School Achievement Plan.

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The Conversion of Saint Paul - Bishop Barron Sunday Sermon

04/06/2025

Friends, we come to the Fifth Sunday of Lent, and I want to reflect today on our second reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians. It is a passage of both literary genius and spiritual power, one that uses the language of conversion—of letting go of the way I understood and defined my life and turning toward an entirely new way.

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Jr. Boys Battle to Overtime in Season Opener

04/02/2025

By Larry Moko. The 2025 Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic junior high school hockey schedule is off to an exciting start. Jozef Glen's shorthanded goal eight minutes into a 10-minute overtime period lifted the St. Mary Crusaders to a 2-1 victory over the St. John Henry Newman Cardinals at Mohawk 4 Ice Centre Tuesday.

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Your Career Story Can Inspire the Next Generation

04/01/2025

In collaboration with the Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC) and the Industry Education Council (IEC) Hamilton, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is pleased to support a new Ministry of Education initiative to provide career coaching to Grades 9 and 10 students.

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Cooking safety starts with you

04/01/2025

Did you know that unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of kitchen fires in Hamilton, and is one of the leading contributing factors in fire deaths? School staff, students and families are reminded to practice safe cooking habits. Follow these simple safety rules to help keep you and your family safe.

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Big Ideas Turn into Big Wins for HWCDSB Students

03/31/2025

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic students continued their winning streak after a successful system science and engineering fair by raking up awards and medals at the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF), proving that big ideas do indeed present “infinite possibilities.”

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St. Mary Musicians Bring "Voices of Spring" to St. Joseph’s Villa

03/31/2025

On March 21, 2025, the talented musicians of the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School’s Jazz Band and Chamber Choir filled the St. Joseph’s Villa Auditorium with the joyful sounds of their "Voices of Spring" performance. Approximately 60 residents and staff were treated to an hour of uplifting concert featuring folk songs, jazz arrangements and stunning solos by band members.

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The Heavenly Banquet - Bishop Barron Sunday Sermon

03/31/2025

Friends, this Fourth Sunday of Lent gives us marvelous readings: the First Reading from the book of Joshua, the Second Reading from Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians, and the Gospel reading, which is the magnificent parable of the prodigal son from Luke. The correspondences between these three readings are quite striking, and they have to do with the Eucharist and divinization.

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World Autism Day

03/28/2025

Wednesday, 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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Kindergarten Registration Opens February 3

01/21/2025

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is accepting Kindergarten registrations for September 2025 starting February 3, 2025. Registering your child for Kindergarten is an important milestone. The Kindergarten program in our schools recognizes the uniqueness of each child and supports learners to reach the fullness of their potential.

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Bell Let's Talk Day 2025

01/21/2025

“We have a Lord who is capable of crying with us, capable of walking with us in the most difficult moments of life” Pope Francis. The HWCDSB continues to prioritize student and staff mental health and well-being, and the promotion of Bell Let's Talk Day on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

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Recognizing 25 years of the Social and Ecological Responsibility in Education (SERE) Committee

01/21/2025

In 1999, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board approved the establishment of the Social and Ecological Responsibility in Education (SERE) Committee. The committee was composed of a group of staff that were dedicated to establishing and promoting the environmental policies of the school board.

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The Marriage of Divinity and Humanity - Bishop Barron Sunday Sermon

01/19/2025

Friends, we return now to Ordinary Time, and this Sunday, we hear the marvelous story of the wedding feast at Cana from the Gospel of John. It's as though, as we commence the ordinary liturgical year, we're meant to see everything through the lens of this reading. The Church sets it up with our first reading from the prophet Isaiah ...

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Celtics' Depth and Determination Propel Them to First Place

01/17/2025

Another chapter is being written in the success story of Bishop Ryan's high school hockey program. By defeating the St. Mary Crusaders 9-4 at J.L. Grightmire Arena Wednesday, the Celtics of BR clinched first place in the boys' standings for a fourth-straight season. Since COVID hit in 2020, the Celtics have captured two ...

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Entry to School Information Night 2025

01/17/2025

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is excited to welcome your child to school in September 2025. Attend this virtual information night to learn how we can support families with children requiring special education services for their entry to school.

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Newman’s Electric Second Period Seals Win Over St. Mary

01/16/2025

The St. John Henry Newman Cardinals 'flipped the switch' on the St. Mary Crusaders boys' hockey team Tuesday. In a stunning reversal after the first period, the Cardinals scored seven unanswered goals en route to a 7-2 victory at Pat Quinn Parkdale Arena.

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Students working on their maps and school travel

The Daily School Route: Learning Through Safe and Active Travel

01/15/2025

Mr. Vanden Heuval's class at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School is embarking on an innovative pilot project titled The Daily School Route. This cross-curricular initiative integrates mathematics, science, physical and health education, language, technology, social studies, and religion, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience centred around safe routes to school.

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Christian Meditation Faith Formation/Religious Renewal Overnight Retreat

01/14/2025

The weekend of November 22nd and 23rd, sixteen staff members from both the elementary and secondary teaching panels gathered at Jericho House Retreat Center in Wainfleet Ontario for the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic DSB Christian Meditation Religious Renewal Retreat/Faith Formation Program.

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Immunization Requirements for School Attendance

01/13/2025

The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires Ontario students to be immunized against specific diseases, with exemptions available for medical, religious, or conscientious reasons. Parents must ensure their child's immunization records are up-to-date with Public Health to avoid suspension from school.

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Why Was Jesus Baptized? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

01/12/2025

Friends, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is exceptionally important. All four Gospels talk about it, and John the Baptist is a kind of door we have to go through to understand Jesus properly. What was John the Baptist doing in the desert? Why did the Messiah, the Lord, go to him for a baptism of repentance?

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Avaya Maga Shines in Final Game for Bishop Tonnos

01/11/2025

Goodbye, Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. Hello, University of Oklahoma. Setter Avaya Maga of the Tonnos Titans played the final game of her Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic high school volleyball career Thursday -- a 2-0 victory over the visiting Bishop Ryan Celtics.

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International and Indigenous Languages Elementary Program 2025

01/09/2025

The HWCDSB offers the International and Indigenous Languages Elementary Program, free language programs in-person and virtually for elementary students from Year 1 K to grade 8. Filipino will now be offered in person at Blessed Sacrament. There are still a few spots available on the following language programs ...

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BR Overcomes Post-Break Slump to Beat Brébeuf 50-37

01/08/2025

Bishop Ryan Celtics coach Mike DiClaudio could understand why his high school basketball team wasn't firing on all cylinders Wednesday. "We're sluggish coming off the Christmas break," he said following BR's 50-37 victory over the St. Jean de Brébeuf Braves. "It takes a while to get back into the swing of things."

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Late Goal Lifts More Knights Over St. Mary, 2-1

01/08/2025

Consecutive icing calls in the final minute proved costly for the St. Mary Crusaders boys' hockey team. Playing at the J. L. Grightmire Arena Monday, St. Mary and the St. Thomas More Knights were tied 1-1 when the Crusaders iced the puck with 55 seconds remaining and then again with 21 seconds left on the clock.

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Recognition of Student Achievements at the ER Monaco Young Entrepreneurs Awards

01/08/2025

Students from St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School and Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School were celebrated for their remarkable achievements at the ER Monaco Young Entrepreneurs Awards, held on Thursday, October 24, at the Grand Olympia.

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Members of the Hamilton Police with St. Mary students

Festive Fun at the Cops vs. Students Basketball Game!

01/08/2025

December was packed with events across our schools, but one of the highlights was the Festive Friendly Cops vs. Students Basketball Game at St. Mary CSS on December 18th.

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Students Participate in Social Justice Day

01/06/2025

Recently, secondary students from across our system gathered at Mount Mary to take part in a Youth for Others (Y4O) Social Justice Day, hosted by Canadian Jesuits International.

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St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Brings Christmas Cheer with “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Production

01/06/2025

Before the Christmas break, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School was filled with holiday spirit as students and staff brought their own adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ beloved tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas to life on stage.

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Science Points to God - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

01/05/2025

Friends, we’re all familiar with the story of the three wise men, which has been depicted in thousands of Christmas cards. And there is something romantic and charming about it. But on this great Feast of the Epiphany, I want to develop an important angle ...

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Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

12/31/2024

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is held each year on New Year’s Day. The feast is a celebration of Mary’s motherhood of Jesus.

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Freeing Your Family for God - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

12/29/2024

Friends, I always love preaching on the Feast of the Holy Family because I think the biblical message here is very surprising. We say the Bible is associated with family values, and indeed it is, but they're probably not the ones we would automatically think of.

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Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

12/25/2024

riends, today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God. We hear at Mass one of the most magnificent passages in the Scriptures, indeed one of the gems of the Western literary tradition: the prologue to the Gospel of John. In many ways, the essential meaning of Christmas is contained in these elegantly crafted lines.

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Why Mary Matters - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

12/22/2024

Friends, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we come to the Advent figure par excellence: the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. What I want to do in this homily is to look at some of the Church’s classical titles of Mary. These are not simply pious exclamations, but rather very substantive insights into her role in bringing Christ to birth—both in history and in us today.

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St. Mary CSS students with Christmas Cards

St. Mary CSS Students Create Christmas Cheer

12/20/2024

With Christmas around the corner, students at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School are bringing cheer to long term care homes. Students at the West Hamilton high school have written more than 2,000 letters to share with patients at St. Joseph's Villa in Dundas and Waterdown Manor in Waterdown.

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Math, Coding, and Christmas Spirit at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School

12/20/2024

This Christmas season, Grade 6 students at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School brought together creativity, teamwork, and math in a truly festive way! Under the guidance of Mrs. Langsford, this innovative project went beyond celebrating the holiday spirit by connecting directly to the Grade 6 math curriculum

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Coach Confident in Future After Star Setter's Departure

12/20/2024

The Bishop Tonnos Titans are about to lose a star player, but their coach isn't particularly concerned. In just over three weeks -- three more games for BT -- setter Avaya Maga leaves for the University of Oklahoma, in Norman, to begin her NCAA Division I volleyball scholarship.

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Vote for HWCDSB’s Talented Students in the OCSTA 2024 Short-Video Contest!

12/18/2024

Our HWCDSB students and staff have truly showcased their creativity and faith in the 2024 OCSTA Short-Video Contest. This year’s theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” has been beautifully captured in their inspiring video submissions.

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Battle for First Ends in Stalemate Between Undefeated Teams

12/18/2024

A mid-season battle for first place in the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic girls' high school hockey standings settled nothing on Tuesday. Both undefeated coming into the contest, the St. Thomas More Knights (3-0) and the Bishop Ryan Celtics (2-0) skated to a 1-1 tie at Chedoke Twin-Pad Arena.

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Trustees Applaud Inspiring Report from Student Leaders

12/17/2024

During their December 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Board of Trustees received a report (attached) drafted by the Catholic Secondary School Student Council Presidents and Student Trustees. Through the ...

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Choir singing to the senior home residents

St. Teresa of Calcutta Choir Spread Christmas Cheer

12/17/2024

On Friday December 13, the St. Teresa of Calcutta CES choir brought the gifts of music and joy to the residents and staff of The Court at Rushdale retirement residence.

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Supporting Families with Free Parenting Programs

12/17/2024

Public Health Services is offering Parenting with LOVE and Triple P groups for families with children ages 0-6, running January to June 2025. These free programs provide valuable support to parents.

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Bishop Ryan Hosts Canada's Top Young Wrestlers

12/16/2024

Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School literally rolled out the welcome mats for some of the top young wrestlers from across Canada. The occasion was the annual Bishop Ryan Open tournament. On Friday, about 370 competitors ...

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BT Star Ava Young Commits to NCAA Division I Soccer

12/16/2024

'IQ' equals 'Q' for Ava Young of Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. According Titans senior girls' soccer coach Christina Barbati, Young earned a scholarship to Quinnipiac University largely because of her smarts on the pitch. "Ava's soccer IQ is very high," ...

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Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School Celebrates the Season with A Charlie Brown Christmas

12/16/2024

Last week, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School delighted the community with a heartwarming production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. From the moment you stepped into the gym, you were embraced by the Christmas spirit and a sense of nostalgia.

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The Peace that the World Can’t Give - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

12/15/2024

Friends, on this Third Sunday of Advent, called Gaudete Sunday, I want to draw attention to our second reading, which is from St. Paul to the Philippians. These lines about joy, anxiety, prayer, and peace can run right through our minds, but they’re actually breathtaking ...

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Bishop Crosby’s Christmas Message for 2024

12/13/2024

We have begun the Advent Season, a time of active and spiritual preparation for the celebration of Christmas. The four weeks of Advent pass quickly and, almost before we know it, Christmas is upon us: the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger in Bethlehem.

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Rimac Leads Cardinals to Victory

12/13/2024

Assistant basketball coach Jordan Rimac of the St. John Henry Newman Cardinals knows a thing or two about come-from-behind victories. During his playing days at Newman he was largely responsible -- as a quarterback -- for leading the Cardinals to ...

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Titans' Defense Shines in Win Over Braves

12/13/2024

Practice, as they say, makes perfect. "Our practices have only gotten better," Bishop Tonnos assistant coach Ben Kwasnik said following the Titans 59-45 senior boys' high school basketball victory over the visiting St. Jean de Brebeuf Braves Thursday. Including that result ...

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The Christmas Tree of Hope

12/12/2024

Annunciation of Our Lord (AOOL) recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of its heartfelt Christmas Tree of Hope initiative, dedicated to supporting those in need within the community. Each year, the Grade 8 students at AOOL mark the first week ...

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National Day of Prayer with Indigenous People

National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples

12/12/2024

On December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Church in Canada celebrates the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. This initiative of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has been coordinated since 2002 by ...

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Robotics Teams Shine at 9th Annual FLL Hamilton Qualifier

12/12/2024

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, fifteen elementary school robotics teams from the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) gathered at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School to compete in the 9th Annual FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Hamilton Qualifier.

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Lucas Thoma Shines in High School Hockey Debut with Shutout Victory

12/11/2024

In making his high school hockey debut Monday, goaltender Lucas Thoma of the St. Thomas More Knights picked up a shutout victory. The Grade 11 student also plays U18 AAA rep hockey for the Southern Tier Admirals. Thoma made 29 saves, helping More even its Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic league record at 1-1. Newman slipped to 1-2.

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BR Presents Disney's Descendants The Musical

12/10/2024

Bishop Ryan's Musical Theatre class has been working hard since September and has an amazing show in the works. You won't want to miss this family-friendly event—especially if your kids are fans of the Descendants movies!

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Have You Wandered Away from God? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

12/08/2024

Thinking of exile, I look and think back how our gracious God prepared that highway for me and my children. At that time, 25 years ago, when He exiled us from the country of origin, there was no war and no one even imagined that my country in the middle east would have any kind of troubles.

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Community Vaccine Clinic for school-aged children

12/07/2024

Hamilton Public Health Services is offering a Community Vaccine Clinic for school-aged children to catch-up on their vaccines from Monday, December 16 to Thursday, December 19 at Jackson Square. Times: 9 am to 11:30 am & 1 to 3:30 pm. Walk in or book an appointment online. Online booking will be available starting December 7, 2024.

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All-Star Volleyball - Davis Inspires Despite Injury

12/06/2024

Isaac Davis of Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School probably went home after the 2024 Hamilton High School All-Star volleyball game on Wednesday with a sore left thigh. It was from slapping it so much with his left hand.

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Catholic Team Falls Short in Dramatic 5-Set Showdown

12/06/2024

Team Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic coach Bernard Boulianne could only smile and shake his head in disbelief at the conclusion of the senior Hamilton High School All-Star volleyball game. Not again, he thought. "For me, every time I play against him, I find a way not to win," Boulianne said, referring to Brad Heidbuurt, a member of Team Public's coaching staff.

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St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Celebrates the Season with Annual Christmas Concert

12/06/2024

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School community gathered for a festive evening of music at their annual Christmas Concert. The event, which featured both instrumental and vocal ensembles, drew a "standing room only" crowd that filled the school’s cafeteria with Christmas cheer.

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Are You Interested in Joining the HWCDSB Anti-Racism Committee?

12/06/2024

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to ensuring that our Catholic schools are Christ-centered communities where the dignity of each student is honoured. An Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) supports the implementation of the recommendations developed by the Anti-Racism Education Committee (AREC) ...

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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

12/05/2024

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal.

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Toonies for Tuition Campaign Kick Off

12/05/2024

For a donation of a toonie or more, you can share the gift of Catholic education. The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is holding a Toonies for Tuition Campaign to support Canadian parents in accessing Catholic education for their children.

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Exploring Underwater Habitats and Careers with LEGO Education and Hamilton Police

12/05/2024

Grade 4 students from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School and St. David Catholic Elementary School are diving deep into the world of underwater habitats! Through an exciting hands-on STEM project, students are using LEGO® Education’s Submerged theme to explore the intricacies of marine environments while honing their skills in robotics and engineering.

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Award Recipients with Bishop Crosby and Chairperson Daly

Award for Distinguished Service to Catholic Education

12/05/2024

On November 26, 2024, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board recognized four individuals for their extraordinary contribution publicly funded Catholic Education.

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Cathedral Gaels Dominate Early Season

12/04/2024

Coach Luca Fortino of the Cathedral Gaels has high expectations for the school's senior boys' basketball team in 2024-25. Even though Cathedral got eliminated on its home court in each of the last two league semifinals, Fortino believes his core of veteran players has benefitted from that experience.

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International Day of People with Disabilities

12/02/2024

International Day of People with Disabilities.

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Mr. Welsh's class holding up their Mathalon Certificates

Students from St. Marguerite d’Youville and St. Teresa of Calcutta Shine in Knowledgehook Mathalon

12/02/2024

The Knowledgehook Mathalon has inspired students at St. Marguerite d’Youville and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary Schools to achieve remarkable success through perseverance and teamwork.

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Nick Jokic Shines as MVP in Steel City Bowl Triumph

12/02/2024

Quarterback Nick Jokic of the Cathedral Gaels threw for one touchdown and ran for another en route to being named the Most Valuable Player of the 2024 Steel City Bowl. But he also contributed in other ways Sunday that didn't show up on the stat sheet.

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Three Dimensions of Advent - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

12/01/2024

Friends, we come to the First Sunday of Advent, which is the commencement of the new liturgical year. “Adventus” in Latin means arrival or coming, and one way to look at Advent is to see three comings of Christ. There is the coming of Christ in history in Bethlehem, the coming of Christ now as he approaches our hearts, and the coming of Christ someday in the future. All three of ...

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Season of Advent

11/30/2024

This week we light the candle that symbolizes hope. Purple is the primary color associated with Advent. Within the Catholic Church it symbolizes penance, preparation, and sacrifice. During the first week of Advent we remember the Old Testament prophets who foretold of Jesus’ coming with hope and anticipation.