Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

By Larry Moko A switch at the setter position this season helped propel the ACMT Jaguars to the championship of senior boys' high school volleyball. In Thursday's final, the second-place Jaguars travelled to Tonnos' gym and edged the first-place Titans 3-2 (25-21, 18-25, 25-22, 15-12). It was the second-consecutive Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic title for the Jags.

Friends, this Sunday we’re celebrating, with the whole Church, the dedication of the great cathedral of Rome: the Lateran Basilica. You could argue very persuasively that this see church of the pope is the most important of the four major basilicas in Rome;

Our fourth strategic goal — Pursue and Strengthen Partnerships — recognizes that Catholic education flourishes when home, parish, and school walk together in faith. The HWCDSB will continue to support and foster the vital relationship between parishes and schools, supporting shared faith formation, liturgical life, and the spiritual growth of students and staff.

"Young people are the sign that a different world is possible." These powerful words from Pope Leo XIV at the Youth Jubilee in Rome echoed through the hills of Camp Brébeuf this September, setting the tone for an unforgettable Student Council Retreat. Over two days, September 24 and 25, 2025, student leaders from all seven Catholic secondary schools came together not just to bond—but to be transformed.

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board’s third strategic goal — Promote a Culture of Christian Service — calls us to live the Gospel through Christian service, equity, and stewardship. Christian service is more than simple actions; it is a way of life. We will continue to provide meaningful Christian service-learning opportunities...

Baseball in Canada is on the rise, with youth interest and national pride growing despite the Toronto Blue Jays’ recent heartbreak. At the heart of this movement is Matteo Ricci-Hosein, a young player whose passion and dedication embody Canada’s next generation of ballplayers, showing how the Blue Jays’ influence is shaping the game’s future one swing at a time.

St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School Teacher Andrew Cabilan, a dedicated math teacher and martial artist, recently represented Team Canada at the World Karate Union (WKU) World Championships in Trier, Germany.

By Larry Moko. The Bishop Tonnos Titans will be vying for their first senior boys' volleyball championship in the school's 20-year history on Thursday. While the junior team at Tonnos has captured the last three consecutive Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic titles, the banner space allotted for senior success on BT's gym wall remains bare. That could change this week, though, when the Titans host the ACMT Jaguars in the league final.

Our second strategic goal, Transform the Future, focuses on preparing students and staff for a rapidly changing world while remaining grounded in our Catholic mission and values. The HWCDSB is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning that supports professional growth and lifelong development.