Norma McDonald

Thank you Fr. Adolphus and the St. Finnan’s CWL membership for a very successful workshop facilitated by our hard working CWL Executive today at the Bishop Macdonell Room at St. Finnans Basilica. @jsblake

St Finnan’s CWL members enjoyed a workshop facilitated by amazing CWL Executive led by President Inez Franklin focusing on the various roles and pillars of the CWL mission. Great reflection on personal gifts and contributions to community. @jsblake

St Finnan’s Parish Catholic Women’s League President Inez Franklin & Treasurer Maureen McGuire present @CDSBEO St Finnan’s Catholic School Principal Judith Boucher & teacher Candice Seguin gift cards, gifts, & food to support Christmas Hamper Program. #TogetherWeAreGodsGoodNews!

Faith, hope, joy, highlights from Sister Denise Desrochers’ talk at St Finnans Basilica. Sr Denise, PhD, former professor at St Paul’s U, inspired us to find the light in each other in keeping with Pope Francis’s message no person learns hope alone. #PilgrimsofHope2025

Although not in Canada this Remembrance Day, join in remembering those who gave so much. Special thanks to my Dad Michael MacKinnon, Gunner 31st Batory 23rd Field Regiment 4th 🇨🇦 Armoured Division WWII who served United Kingdom, continental Europe.

The Sound of Christmas EP — featuring two new original Christmas songs and Silver Bells — is out now on all streaming platforms. sixshooterrecords.lnk.to/TheSoundOfChri…

@scottsearle Thanks to the talented Ms Kehoe, Ms Chadwick and the many Immaculata staff who supported the creation of this program back in 2017 and continue to support today!

Such an awesome program!!!

Much to be thankful for at St. Finnan Basilica with Mass Celebrant Fr. Jonathan Blake @jsblake and St. Finnan’s Catholic School @CDSBEO this beautiful morning! Thanks Principal Boucher, Mme. Séguin, students, staff, and of course Fr. Jonathan for making this a special Mass.

September 30 is recognized as #OrangeShirtDay, inspired by the story of Residential School Survivor Phyllis Webstad. To honour Survivors and victims, Canadians across the country wear orange shirts. Read about Phyllis’ story and how you can take part: #story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">orangeshirtday.org/about-us/#story

HT 💛🖤 @AmazingRaceCDA ! We're thrilled to announce that @HTCSSFalcons (past, present & future) will be featured in the next episode as teams race across S.D&G! Watch for familiar faces as they tackle challenges w kilts, alpacas, & road hockey. Catch it on August 27th @ 9pm

Hailing from Glengarry, Hadrians Wall Celtic Band performing at the Glengarry Highland Games celebrations this evening.

Great evening for the 2024 Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville 75th Anniversary edition that got underway today in Maxville. glengarryhighlandgames.com

Happy feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help! Scroll down on my video page to a 9 video novena, reflecting on the symbolism of the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. josephinelombardi.com/videos/

The last graduation of my career this evening at the @sjcsspanthers auditorium was spectacular! 181 very deserving graduates, 113 awards, bursaries, staff awards and major awards! Thank you Principal Martel, St Joseph CSS staff, students and families @CDSBEO

The bagpipes were a welcomed sound in South Glengarry as Grade 12 graduates were celebrated @HTCSSFalcons. Congratulations @CDSBEO students, families and staff. 👏

So proud of another beautiful graduation in @SDGCounties @HTCSSFalcons to celebrate our amazing students and staff @CDSBEO. Thank you Principal McIntyre, Trustees Nielsen & Torrie-Racine and Fr Theo for leading this special community!

St Matthew CSS @CDSBEO Graduation Ceremony awarded $9000 to deserving students thanks to generous community partners. Valedictorian message, “we break stigmas here at St Matthew. Rain comes before flowers. We may have had some crappy days but we’ve blossomed”. #CDSBEONurturing

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. We would like to thank all the Indigenous Community Partners that Support Indigenous Education within the CDSBEO. Here are a few of the amazing partners that we get to work with. youtu.be/AKPimiJGI2o #iBelongHereCDSBEO #CDSBEOLearning

Beautiful Grade 8 Mass celebrated by @jsblake at St. Finnan Basilica today followed by awards and certificates with the school community of St Finnan’s Catholic School @CDSBEO. Thank you Principal Boucher, staff and Fr. Jonathan Blake for making this such a special day!

The @CDSBEO Indigenous Education Team & @HTCSSFalcons hosted St. Regis Mission Confirmation Class retreat. Students made St. Kateri Tekakwitha flower boxes & Sweetgrass Rosaries with Mohawk Community Partner Theresa Cook.Prayed Stations of the Cross & learned about Wampum Belts.