Year: 2024

Catholic Education Week – May 6 to 10

Each year, the Catholic community of Ontario engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education during Catholic Education Week. This year’s celebration is entitled, “Catholic Education: We are Called to Love ” and will be celebrated next week, from Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10. In celebration of Catholic Education week, St. Marguerite d’Youville will be participating ... Continue reading "Catholic Education Week – May 6 to 10"

Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.

In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"

2024 Lenten Mass

On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"

Lenten Food Drive in Support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank

In support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank, St. Marguerite d’Youville will once again be participating in its annual Lenten Food Drive to provide temporary emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need. The Richmond Hill Food Bank serves over 1,300 individuals each month and past donations have greatly assisted them in meeting this need. From Monday, March 18 to Monday, March 25, we ... Continue reading "Lenten Food Drive in Support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank"