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The Durham Catholic District School Board joins the Catholic community around the world in mourning the loss of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who inspired us all with his unwavering hope and profound love. His Holiness reminded us that in times of sorrow, we can find strength in unity and solace in our shared faith. As we reflect on his life and legacy, let us carry forward his message of compassion and care for one another.
We offer this prayer from our Durham Catholic learning...
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Dear DCDSB Families,
As we journey through Holy Week, we are reminded of the profound love that lies at the heart of our faith. It is a time for us to come together in prayer and reflection to deepen our understanding of the sacrifices that fill our hearts and renew our spirits.
In our Durham Catholic schools, Lent has been a season of hope, filled with community as we support one another in our spiritual growth. Whether through prayer, liturgical celebrations,...
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On April 11 th , Fr. Chris Lemieux, Pastor of St. Bernadette’s Parish celebrated Mass at Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School. Following the Mass, Fr. Chris blessed the DCDSB Jubilee Cross, which was built by Mr. Ladouceur and DO’C Students.
To celebrate the Jubilee year in our board, the cross will be travelling to DCDSB schools until January 6, 2026. In the Catholic Church, a Jubilee Year, also known as a Holy Year, is a special time of grace...
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Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) Student Services presents Unity Hub - Connecting Communities on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School (1375 Harwood Ave N, Ajax). Join us to find out about services and programs offered by various community organizations, agencies and post secondary pathways.
Presentations from Participation House, Durham College Access and Support Centre, and Resources for Exceptional Children...
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Durham Catholic District School Board's Coach/Advocate for Black Students (CABS) program is excited to offer three different Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camps in partnership with Queen’s University, Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach, and McMaster University.   Through this program, students will experience a community-orientated and accessible learning environment to explore different facets of STEM, coding, and engineering design....
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