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Today, April 29th, we celebrate the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena: "Be who God called you to be and you will set the world on fire." #onted

Today, April 28th is the National Day of Mourning and OCSTA joins @WSIB in honouring those who have lost their lives, been injured, or experienced illness due to workplace incidents. #onted

Discussing the upcoming province-wide Catholic Education Week celebration at the Catholic Women’s League Toronto Diocesan Council 105th Convention at the Ajax Convention Centre. #BeEucharistic #onted

“There is no such thing as just a job in Catholic education. There are only various forms of Christian service, each calling for extraordinary dedication.” ~ This Moment of Promise The OCSTA expresses deep appreciation to all Executive and Administrative Assistants serving in Catholic schools, Boards and Provincial offices for their extraordinary contribution to publicly funded Catholic education. Michael Bellmore, President Patrick Daly, Executive Director #onted #catholiceducation

The 87th OAPCE AGM and Conference recognized the dedication and service of parents and provincial Catholic education partners including OCSTA’s Director of Communications, Sharon McMillan who received an Honourary Lifetime Membership Award for strengthening communication across Ontario’s publicly funded Catholic School System. #grateful #onted @oapceontario #oapce87

OCSTA Executive Director Patrick Daly brought greetings to the 87th Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education AGM and Conference. Over 240 parents from across Ontario gathered to the celebrate the Eucharist and discuss Catholic education priorities. @oapceontario #oapce87 #onted

April 17: the feast day of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. We honour St. Kateri Tekakwitha for her devotion to Christ and her commitment to charity. Her life beautifully bridges the traditions of her Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) and Anishnabe (Algonquin) heritage and her Catholic faith. #onted

As part of our faith tradition, we dedicate the month of April to the Holy Eucharist. #onted #catholiceducation

Proposed education governance legislation announced today is a cause for deep concern: ocsta.on.ca/april13-2026-n… #onted

2nd Sunday of Easter - Divne Mercy Sunday “There is nothing that we need more than divine mercy – that love which is benevolent, which is compassionate, which raises us above our weakness to the infinite heights of the holiness of God.” ~ St. John Paul II #onted #CatholicEducation

“The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of our Christian faith and the source of our eternal hope.” ~ St. Leo the Great On behalf of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association, we wish all a Happy and blessed Easter. Michael Bellmore , President Patrick Daly, Executive Director

On this Holy Saturday, we reflect and remember: “He slept, so that we might be awakened. He died so that we might live.” - St. Augustine. #onted #Easter

Good Friday of the Lord's Passion “Behold the wood of the Cross, upon which hung the salvation of the world.”

April 2, 2026, Holy Thursday. “The washing of the feet and the sacrament of the Eucharist: two expressions of one and the same mystery of love entrusted to the disciples, so that Jesus says, “as I have done…so also must you do.” ~ John 13:15

“The Lord instructs two of His disciples to go into the village and untether a donkey. If there is any protest, they are to say, “The Master has need of it.” This is true of every baptized person: the Master has need of your gifts, of you, of the whole of your life.” ~ Bishop Robert Barron #onted #catholiceducation #PalmSunday

The De Mazenod Door Program at St. Patrick’s Parish in Hamilton serves hot food and offers groceries to those in need every Friday. This Friday OCSTA staff volunteered to serve on this cold but beautiful day. #ChristianService #Lent #onted

March 25, 2026: The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord “The mystery of the Annunciation reveals the depth of God’s love for us, and his desire to be in relationship with us. It invites us to respond with the same love and openness that Mary showed.” ~ Father Henri Nouwen #onted #catholiceducation

Supporting awareness and the celebration of World Down Syndrome Day which took place on the weekend. May all our communities be places where everyone is welcomed, valued and included. #onted

5th Sunday of Lent: “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?”