Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

Wednesday, September 27 is Rowan’s Law Day. The day is named in memory of Rowan Stringer, the 17-year-old rugby player whose death resulted after sustaining multiple concussions.

This year’s Catholic Education Week theme, “We Are Called to Love,” was inspired by several events, including Renewing the Promise, Pope Francis’ recent papal visit to Canada. To support this “call to love” for Truth and Reconciliation Week, Orange Shirt Day, and beyond, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is focused on...

By Larry Moko. It was a significant day for women in football when the Bishop Ryan Celtics played host to the St. Jean de Brébeuf Braves Friday. For the first time in Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic high school football history, the head referee was a female – Taylor Mickleboro...

“On behalf of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, I am honoured to announce that at its September 5, 2023, Board meeting, with much joy the Board of Trustees selected the Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton as the recipient of the Board’s 2023 Award for Distinguished Service to Catholic Education,” said Chairperson of the Board Patrick Daly.

While September marks the start of school, it also marks a special tradition for the grade 7 students at St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School. Since 2016, the school has been asked to paint a car for the Binbrook Fair Derby.

Friends, the parable at the heart of our Gospel today from Matthew 20 is one of those passages in the New Testament that really bothers people.

Save the date. 2024 marks Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School's 100th anniversary.

By Larry Moko. The St. Thomas More Knights are looking good in their brand new pinstripe baseball uniforms. And their overall performance on the diamond Tuesday wasn’t too shabby, either. More topped the St. Mary Crusaders 11-0 in Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic high school action at Alexander Park.

Are you a match? My name is Paulette and here is my story. I am 61 years old, a single mother of 3 fantastic sons and 1 great greyhound dog, Jethro.

By Mike Pearson Stoney Creek News (August 31, 2023). A surprise cancer diagnosis taught Claudia Sambuco everything she needed to know about the power of hope, strength and resiliency.

By Larry Moko. The St. Thomas More Knights and the Bishop Tonnos Titans are senior high school football teams with a lot in common. Both neighbouring schools recently captured a Hamilton-Wentwoth Catholic league championship (Tonnos last season and More in 2021).

Book an appointment for routine school and childhood vaccinations. Appointments available for Students in grade 7 and 8 who are unable to receive their vaccinations ...

Students interested in post-secondary varsity athletics are invited to attend a U SPORTS and NCAA recruitment information session on October 11, 2023.

Friends, today in our second reading, St. Paul says, “None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself.

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School students, staff and friends, both past and present, are invited to take a walk down memory lane for the school’s 75th anniversary.

On Labour Day, a lemonade stand run by a group of St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School students provided not only a sweet treat to customers, but support to sick children in the city.

A few years ago, Nathan Leon and William Youngberg were going door-to-door with a wagon full of equipment trying to find someone who would let them clean their car. Any car. Now, their roster of clients includes some high-end luxury vehicles, like the Aston Martin DBX707 and the Porshe 992 GT3.

Friends, they say that fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Well, today I’m going to rush in to some stormy waters ...

Save the date. 2024 marks St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School's 50th anniversary.

“You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. This is how prayer works.” ~ Pope Francis On September 1, St. Patrick Church officially opened its doors to the new De Mazenod kitchen located just steps away at St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School.

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is on social media.

As we welcome students back for another school year, our priority is to deliver a normal, stable and enjoyable year of learning. I’m proud to say ...

Friends, our first reading for this weekend is from the twentieth chapter of Jeremiah. There is so much spiritual wisdom in Jeremiah...

This week approximately thirty thousand elementary and secondary students return to class.

The 15th annual Telling Tales Festival will run over two days at RBG’s world-renowned Hendrie Park. Join Canada’s finest children’s authors ...

Looking for a rewarding job that gives back to the community? Apply to become a school crossing guard.

Two former HWCDSB students will represent Canada on the world stage as the Canadian men’s senior team is set to open the FIBA World Cup against Team France in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday.

Friends, I do a lot of debating and dialoguing with agnostics and atheists, and very often, when they attack the faith,

For the month of July, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School recent graduate Sofia Pimenta’s artwork will be on display at the library as a finalist in a teen art contest.

HWCDSB schools are Healthy Schools according to the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) which annually awards Healthy Schools Certification to participating schools in Ontario.

He may represent Edmonton on the ice, but he was formed in Hamilton. Giving back to the city – more specifically the school – that helped shape him, NHL star Darnell Nurse returned to St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School to help inspire the next generation of dreamers.

Total shock. When you just find out you’ve been awarded a Schulich Leader Scholarship worth $100,000, shock seems like the appropriate response.

All elementary schools of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board will be open for registration from 9am to 12pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Make sure you’re counted. Your “English Separate” (Catholic) school support designation on the municipal property assessment roll not only entitles you to vote for the Catholic school trustee in your ward, but ensures that the education portion of your property taxes is directed to the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School.

With a call to honour and never abandon grandparents, Pope Francis issues Message for 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 23 July. The 86-year-old Pope instituted the Day in 2021.

A Focus on Youth camp focused on digital technology is building STEM knowledge for elementary students. Made possible through a Ministry of Education grant ...