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Due to a recent Boundary Review, Pope Francis is no longer accepting new registrations. All registrations will be redirected to St. Stephen CES.

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Faith Day

COMMUNION- Our Grade 2 students will be receiving the sacrament of First Holy Communion on April 6th.   Congratulations to these students!

EASTER MASS- On April 5th at 10:50am, the students will participate in Easter Mass organized by our grade 1 students. All are welcome to attend. 

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"

Pope Francis CES Junior Kindergarten Registrations

A photo of Pope Francis Catholic School in Kleinburg in summer

Pope Francis Catholic Elementary School is a very popular school in the Kleinburg area. We are grateful that so many families want to join this wonderful school community.

Unfortunately, kindergarten enrollment requests for Pope Francis far exceed the number of spaces available at the school. 

To register your child for junior kindergarten in Pope Francis CES for the 2024-25 school year, ... Continue reading "Pope Francis CES Junior Kindergarten Registrations"

Pope Francis Christmas Market

Pope Francis Catholic School Council is excited to invite the community to our very first Christmas market! We have secured our very own PFS family and local vendors to sell their artisan and one of a kind products throughout the entire school!

This event will be held on Wednesday December 6th from 6-9pm!  This will be an evening for the whole family that ... Continue reading "Pope Francis Christmas Market"

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Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education

“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”

– St. Francis de Sales

February 12, 2024

Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.

My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"

YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career

York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.

“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"

Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)

— Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board begins on January 8th for the 2024-25 school year that begins in September, 2024.  Children must be four years old by December 31, 2024 and born in 2020 to register in Junior Kindergarten, or ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)"

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