On Thursday, June 8th, 2023, the ѿƵ honoured 49 staff members who have served the Board for 25 years, and the 67 members of staff who are retiring by the end of the 2022-2023 school year at the annual Celebration of Staff at !

The celebration included a special Eucharistic Celebration, officiated by His Excellency, Most Reverend Wayne Lobsinger, VG, EV Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton.

Musical entertainment throughout the celebration was provided by the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School choir, under the direction of Meredith Verboten.

The honourees were recognized for their significant contributions and commitment to Catholic education in Halton and many years of service to the students of the Board!

HCDSB also celebrated the retirement of our longest serving staff member, Michele Braida, after 37 years of service to our Board.

Congratulations to our amazing retirees and 25-years of service employees! 

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“It is an honour and a privilege to recognize and celebrate all of our staff who are retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, and those who have served for 25 years at HCDSB,” said John Klein, Director of Education.

“For those that have worked at HCDSB for a quarter of a century, or spent an entire career in our schools and workplaces, I want to sincerely thank our staff for all that they do in support of our students and families, and for the betterment of our HCDSB faith community.”



“I would like to thank each and every one of our retiring staff, and those who have served for 25 years for their commitment to student achievement and excellence in Catholic education,” said Marvin Duarte, Chair of the Board. 

“I want to affirm our belief in our staff – our greatest resource – and recognize the tremendous amount of service that our honourees have provided in a direct or supportive role to the students, families, and members of our HCDSB school communities. Thank you for your many years of service.”