2023-2024

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National School Bus Safety Week 2024
10/20/2024
October 21-25, 2024, is National School Bus Safety Week. Held each year during the third full week of October, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program, and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.
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Football
St. Mary Homecoming: A Night of Football and Memories
09/19/2024
On Friday September 13 the St. Mary Crusaders hosted its second annual Homecoming game. The St. Thomas More Knights went on to defeat the Crusaders 38-6 on a beautiful misty evening in front of a huge crowd. The game on the field was highlighted by...
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Ministry
Mobile Devices & Vaping / Smoking Update
08/29/2024
As we approach the beginning of the new school year, we would like to share important updates on matters flowing from the Ontario Ministry of Education Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) No. 128, the matters focus on two key areas: 1. restricting the use of personal mobile devices (e.g. cell phone) and ...
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Meet Our 2024-2025 Student Trustees
08/28/2024
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome the 2024-2025 Student Trustees. Meet Grade 12 student Noah Sorgini from St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School and Grade 12 student Carla Khalil from St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School. Recently, Noah and Carla visited the Board office, and had the opportunity to share their vision and goals for their term.
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Do You Accept This Teaching? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
08/25/2024
Friends, we come now to the close of this great discourse of Jesus in the sixth chapter of John, where we see the aftereffects of his teaching on the Real Presence. The Eucharist is a standing or falling point of Christianity, and the question Jesus poses to the Twelve is posed to every one of us today: Do you also want to leave over this teaching? Do you reject it, or do you accept it?
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Bridging Cultures Through Education: A Teacher's Journey to Ghana
08/21/2024
Clarerose Mascarenhas, a dedicated teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School, recently embarked on a life-changing journey to Ghana through Project Overseas. During her time there, she collaborated closely with local educators, working to enhance educational opportunities in the community. Supported by OECTA, CTF, FCE, and GNAT, this incredible opportunity allowed her not only to share her expertise but also to immerse herself in Ghana’s rich and vibrant culture.
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Focus on Youth Program Wraps Up a Summer of Learning and Fun
08/20/2024
As the summer ends, HWCDSB’s Focus on Youth program concludes its vibrant season of spring and summer camps, clinics, and workshops.
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Really, Truly, and Substantially Present - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
08/18/2024
Friends, we continue reading from the sixth chapter of John, this pivotal section of the New Testament where John lays out his Eucharistic theology. And we come today to the rhetorical high point of this discourse, where things really come to a head.
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Strength for the Journey - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
08/11/2024
Friends, we’re continuing our reading of the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, which is all about the Eucharist. And here’s my take on our reading for today: A long trip by car or plane can be uncomfortable, even overwhelming. But we’re heading somewhere else; we’re on a journey. And on a long journey, you have to find sustenance to keep going.
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Everything in This World Passes Away - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
08/04/2024
Friends, in the midst of our country’s great Eucharistic Revival, we continue our reading of the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John. And this week, I want to reflect on a line that names something so spiritually basic: “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life.”
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Domenica Leone Award
07/30/2024
As the school year drew to a close, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board held a special ceremony to honour the nominees and recipient of the Domenica Leone Award. This annual award, established in loving memory of Domenica Leone, celebrates individuals who embody her dedication to inclusive education and support for students with diverse learning needs.
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Where Heaven and Earth Meet - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
07/28/2024
Friends, this Sunday we begin five weeks of Gospel readings from the sixth chapter of John, which is all about the Eucharist. Jesus will get into a lengthy discourse about the Eucharist ...
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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2024
07/23/2024
"Do not cast me off in my old age" World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is celebrated worldwide on July 28, 2024.
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The Shepherd Has Arrived - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
07/21/2024
The Shepherd Has Arrived - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon Bishop Robert Barron 1.41M subscribers Subscribe 2.7K Share Download Clip 48,191 views Premiered 20 hours ago Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermons Friends the readings for this Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time are interwoven with each other in a very interesting way. I want to start with the first reading from Jeremiah, then look at the Gospel from Mark, and then ...
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What Do You Need For Your Mission? Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
07/14/2024
Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus sends the Twelve on their mission to announce the nearness of the kingdom. I want to say a few things about our embracing our mission and being equipped for it...
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Today's Gospel offers a clue. Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
07/08/2024
Friends, today’s Gospel develops a theme that is uncomfortable. It tells how the people of Nazareth rejected Jesus. Authentically religious people, authentically spiritual people, will almost always be opposed...
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Artasia with EarlyON Child and Family Centres
07/08/2024
Arts for All is offering Artasia in partnership with EarlyON Child and Family Centres for the 2024 summer season.
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Celebrating Katy's Achievement in the Meaning of Home Contest
07/02/2024
Kateryna (Katy) K., a Grade 5 student at St. Michael Catholic Elementary School, has won the grand prize in Habitat for Humanity Canada’s Meaning of Home contest. Her poem, “What does home mean to me?”, earned a $30,000 grant for Habitat for Humanity Hamilton.
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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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2024-2025 Registration
06/28/2024
All elementary schools of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board will be open for registration from 9am to 12pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring a completed registration form (below in pdf format) to the in-person registration on August 27th.
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HWCDSB Trustees Approve Budget for 2024-2025 School Year
06/28/2024
HWCDSB "places Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church at the centre." Hamilton, ON. – During their June 25, 2024 meeting, Trustees of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board approved an operating budget of $405,596,233 and a capital budget of $17,798,543.
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Blessed Sacrament Youth Empowering Peers in Grenada
06/26/2024
As the school year wraps up, students and staff at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School are thrilled to contribute to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's 11th Annual Pencil Case Project. Every year, during the end-of-year cleanup of desks and classrooms, students and staff are encouraged to donate gently used ....
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Spelling Bee Fun at St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
06/26/2024
Rotary in the junior division along with being a judge and committee member for the Hamilton chapter of the "Spelling Bee of Canada" gave Mrs. Savelli, teacher at St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School the idea to run a school spelling bee.
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Flour Bags for Nunavut
06/26/2024
Mrs. Savelli's Grade 6 students held a 2.5 kg flour bag drive at St. Agnes School Catholic Elementary School and collected 112 bags. Working with Mrs. Scattolon (St. Vincent De Paul Society), Mrs. Savelli thought this cause was one that demonstrates the Social Justice teaching of "How can we answer God's call to service?"
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BT at the Special Olympics Provincial Championships 2024
06/26/2024
As the last few days of June melt into a long-awaited summer, the coaches of the Bishop Tonnos Special Olympics basketball and track and field teams have time to reflect on the experience of attending the Provincial High School Championships earlier this month in Chatham-Kent. It was a time that we will savor forever.
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New St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School Blessing and Dedication
06/25/2024
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board celebrated the Blessing and Official Dedication of the new St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School. The evening commenced with a blessing of the statue of St. James the Apostle and all of the classrooms and learning spaces by the Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, O.M.I., Bishop of Hamilton.
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DREAMS 25th Anniversary Celebration
06/25/2024
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the DREAMS program at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Waterdown. The evening was filled with joy and camaraderie, featuring a catered meal, live music and a silent auction. Guests included relatives of Fr. Lou Quinn, HWCDSB administrators, staff, students, alumni, chaperones, relatives, friends, and special visitors from San Jose de Ocoa.
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Student Trustees Highlight Vibrant Faith in Schools
06/24/2024
The mission of Catholic education in Hamilton-Wentworth, in union with our Bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which Our Lord Jesus Christ is the model. The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Student Trustees acknowledged that our ...
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Student Leaders Honoured at Director's Breakfast
06/24/2024
Earlier this month, the Student Council Presidents and Student Trustees were honoured at a special breakfast hosted by Director of Education, David Hansen and Superintendent of Education, Julie Angiolillo to celebrate their exemplary service and commitment to student leadership. This annual event provided a meaningful opportunity for all to come together and reflect on their God-given gifts and talents and past year's achievements.
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Peace in the Storm - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
06/23/2024
Friends, our Gospel for today is Mark’s account of the stilling of the sea. We know the basic structure of the story: Jesus is in the boat with the disciples; when a storm kicks up, he’s asleep in the stern. The disciples are panicking and wake Jesus up ...
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2024 Director's Awards
06/21/2024
Over 600 elementary students passed through the Father Kennedy Catholic Education Centre this past month to receive a Director’s Award of Excellence. The celebration was created to recognize and honour the outstanding achievements of students in a number of different categories and subject areas. The awards, presented annually, recognize 12 students from each elementary school for excellence in academics, faith, and community involvement.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
06/21/2024
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. On this day, we recognize, celebrate, and honour the achievements, history and rich cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
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Cross Country
Thousands of Students Sprinted into Action at Annual C.Y.O. Cross-Country Meet
06/21/2024
Excitement filled the air at Marydale Park as over 8,000 students from more than 45 schools gathered for the thrilling Catholic Youth Organization’s annual elementary school cross-country meet! Throughout this electrifying week, around 800 spirited student athletes each day tackled ...
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St. Thomas More Grad Transfers to Ohio State Football Program
06/20/2024
A St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School graduate expects to be joining one of the strongest collegiate football programs in the United States. After spending the past two seasons with the University of Buffalo Bulls, punting specialist Anthony Venneri recently announced his commitment to transfer to The Ohio State University.
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Closing the School Year with a Final Snuggle Up and Read
06/19/2024
Last week, kindergarten students at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School delighted in their final "Snuggle Up and Read Day" of the school year. This special day encourages families to prioritize reading and literacy activities together. Students ...
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Math
Free Summer Math and Literacy Camps for High School Students
06/18/2024
HWCDSB is excited to announce FREE two-week math and literacy camps throughout July for students entering grades 10, 11 or 12 in September. The courses offered are Grade 10 math, Grade 11 math, Grade 12 Advanced Functions math, Grade 12 Data Management Math, and Grade 10 English. These courses offer a review of some key concepts from previous grades ...
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Bishop Tonnos Students Experience the Difference at DECA
06/17/2024
This semester 6 students from Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School had the opportunity to “Experience the Difference” while competing in Anaheim, California for the DECA International Competition at the International Career and Development Conference (ICDC).
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A Message from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, The Honourable Edith Dumont
06/17/2024
It is with great joy that I extend my warm congratulations to the graduating class of 2024! This is a time for celebration, for reflection, and for charting your hopes for the future.
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Hamilton's Best Dance Crew: Celebrating Excellence in Dance
06/17/2024
On June 10th, Glendale Secondary School hosted the Hamilton’s Best Dance Crew (HBDC) competition, a thrilling showcase of talent and dedication from local schools. Participants included Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Saint John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School, and St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School. Each school brought their best to the stage, culminating in a series of impressive wins.
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See Things Differently - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
06/16/2024
Friends, people of faith just see things differently. They see what the nonbeliever sees—they read history and watch the news and see what’s going on in the world—but they see more than that. They see the world according to God’s plans and purposes—an ample and even peculiar vision that can often make spiritual people seem a little crazy. All three of our readings this Sunday are touching on this theme.
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School Celebrates 100 Years
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School Celebrates 100 Years
06/14/2024
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School, nestled on the Hamilton Mountain brow, celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 16. The school community gathered for a special mass led by the Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, and Father Charlie Jordan. Attendees included Chairperson Patrick Daly, the school community trustee, retired teachers, and principals ...
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Students Shine at Annual Dramarama Event
06/14/2024
On Thursday, May 23rd, students from across the HWCDSB participated in the annual Dramarama event, hosted by St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. The event brought together over 100 drama students from various high schools within the board. The day was a celebration of creativity ...
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Slo-Pitch
St. Mary First HWCAA Team at OFSAA Slo-Pitch
06/13/2024
St. Mary became the first Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Athletic Association team to compete at an OFSAA girls’ slo-pitch festival. And while the Crusaders failed to snag the overall championship, their coach, Charley Giudice, said the two-day event was an enjoyable experience for the players.
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Sun Shines on St. David's "Summer Olympics" Day
06/12/2024
On Wednesday, May 29th, St. David Catholic Elementary School transformed its grounds into a vibrant arena under sunny skies for a full-day "Summer Olympics" event. Organized by the school's Health Action Team (HAT) and the administrative duo of Ms. Lamparksi and Mr. Tersigni, the day focused on promoting mental well-being and physical activity, while also building anticipation for the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics.
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Passion for Prayer Day at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
06/12/2024
If students learn differently, then maybe they pray differently. That’s the takeaway from Elementary Religion and Family Life Consultant Carmelina Biundo’s Passion for Prayer Day at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School.
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Christian Meditation Adult Faith Formation Retreat
06/12/2024
This past school year, all HWCDSB staff were offered three opportunities to attend the Christian Meditation Adult Faith Formation Retreat hosted at Jericho House in Wainfleet. This overnight silent retreat was an opportunity for participants to grow in relationship with God by deepening their understanding of this ancient Christian Prayer.
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St. Thomas More ELL Students Experience Thrills at Canada’s Wonderland
06/12/2024
On Wednesday, May 29th, 73 Multilingual/English Language Learners (ELLs) from St. Thomas More Catholic High School embarked on an exciting field trip to Canada’s Wonderland. This visit to one of Canada’s premier tourist attractions was more than just a fun outing—it was an opportunity for cultural immersion and unforgettable experiences.
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HWCDSB Students Receive Hamilton Golf Club Foundation Bursaries
06/12/2024
The Hamilton Golf and Country Club Foundation continues its tradition of supporting local youth by awarding fifteen secondary students across Hamilton with $5,000 bursaries to assist with their post-secondary education.
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Bishop Tonnos CSS Celebrates Michela Fricano as Recipient of Prestigious Scholarships
06/11/2024
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Michela Fricano, a Grade 12 student from Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School, has been awarded two major scholarships for this fall.
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Bishop Ryan's Paolo Ramelli Named 2024 Loran Scholar, Among Top Achievers Nationwide
06/11/2024
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is delighted to announce Paolo Ramelli, a graduating student from Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, as one of the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Loran Scholarship.
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Soccer
Newman Boys and St. Mary Girls Excel, Take Silver at OFSAA Soccer
06/10/2024
Both Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Athletic Association teams that participated in OFSAA soccer championships last week came home with silver medals. Playing in Windsor, the St. John Henry Newman boys finished as the runner up for the second consecutive year at the Ontario AAA high school level. The Cardinals went undefeated through six games before falling 2-1 to Mississauga’s ...
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St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Career Day During Catholic Education Week
06/10/2024
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School celebrated Career Day during Catholic Education Week with a fun-filled and inspiring event that brought together a diverse group of professionals from the community.
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Newman and St. Mary Dominate Day 1 at OFSAA Soccer
06/09/2024
Both teams representing the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Athletic Association got off to a fast start at their respective OFSAA soccer tournaments Thursday. In Windsor, at the boys’ 20-team AAA competition, the St. John Henry Newman Cardinals won twice – 1-0 over Thunder Bay’s St. Ignatius Falcons and 2-0 over the Kingston Bears.
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What Is Sin? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
06/09/2024
Friends, we return now to Ordinary Time, and this Sunday, the Church gives us such a fundamentally important reading from the third chapter of the book of Genesis, which is about the fall. To return to this story—written, under God’s inspiration, with stunning perceptiveness—is to discover again the nature and basic dynamics of sin.
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Knights' Athleticism Secures HWCAA Soccer Title
06/07/2024
The key to success for the St. Thomas More Knights in junior girls’ high school soccer this season was athleticism. “I have athletes across the board this year,” Knights coach Claire Burke said following More’s 2-1 victory over the Bishop Tonnos Titans ...
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St. Agnes Catholic Elementary Celebrates Mental Health with a Fun-Filled Olympics Day
06/07/2024
On Friday, May 17th, the vibrant community of St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School came together for a day of excitement and well-being with their “Mental Health Olympics.” Organized by the dedicated Health Action Team and led by Principal Mr. Mauro, this event highlighted the school's commitment to mental health and physical activity, creating an atmosphere of joy and enthusiasm.
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Track
Titans Excel at OFSAA South Regional Track Championships
06/07/2024
You’d never know that a couple of senior athletes from Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School were relatively new to their events at the 2024 OFSAA South Regional track and field championships. Chloe Seiler and Darrius Mullings of BT both ...
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Slo-Pitch
Knights Miss OFSAA Berth Despite Strong Start
06/06/2024
The St. Mary Crusaders executed a game-ending double play to capture the 2024 Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic girls’ high school slo-pitch championship Tuesday. Trailing 9-8 in the bottom half of the seventh and final inning, the St. Thomas More Knights loaded the bases with one out. At that point, Jen DeMedeiros stepped up to the plate and smashed a line drive ...
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Cardinals Head to OFSAA with Undefeated Record and High Hopes
06/05/2024
The St. John Henry Newman Cardinals are poised to embark on another high school soccer adventure. Earlier this season, the Newman senior boys’ team flew to Miami, to compete in a college showcase against some strong competition. Now, they’re making final preparations for a trip to Windsor for the June 6-8 OFSAA championship.
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Brébeuf Braves Clinch First Junior Soccer Title Since 1987
06/05/2024
For the first time in 36 years the St. Jean de Brébeuf Braves have won a Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic junior boys’ high school soccer championship. The league’s trophy has been around since 1994, but none of the engraved shields on it indicate a Brébeuf title.
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Highschool
HWCDSB Offers FREE Math and Literacy Camps in July
06/04/2024
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is excited to announce FREE two-week math and literacy camps throughout July. These camps are designed for incoming Grade 9 students to review key Grade 8 math and English concepts and get a head start on the Grade 9 curriculum. The courses will run from 9 am to 1 pm daily at Cathedral High School and St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School.
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Campfire Safety
06/04/2024
In June 2024, our focus is on Campfire Safety. Summer is almost here! If anyone is going camping or to visit someone where they will be having a campfire, please remember these rules to keep you and your family safe:
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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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Golf
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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Flag Football
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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Students at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School,
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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Track and Field
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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Soccer
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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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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GHAC Track and Field
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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Bishop Barron
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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Soccer
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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Career Day
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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Slo-Pitch
St. Mary Clinches Seventh Slo-Pitch Title in Eight Years
05/23/2024
The St. Mary Crusaders executed a game-ending double play to capture the 2024 Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic girls’ high school slo-pitch championship Tuesday. Trailing 9-8 in the bottom half of the seventh and final inning, the St. Thomas More Knights loaded the bases with one out. At that point, Jen DeMedeiros stepped up to the plate and smashed ...
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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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Bishop Barron
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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Visual Art
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
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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Badminton
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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Culture of Life
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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Scripture Reading
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
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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Ultimate Frisbee
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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Bishop Baron
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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Soccer
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