Chief Executive Officer & Chief Education Officer Stephen O’Sullivan

A June Message from the PVNC Catholic Chief Executive Officer and Chief Education Officer

May 29, 2026

Dear PVNC Catholic Families,

As we enter the month of June and the final weeks of another school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that this season brings: a time of celebration, faith and learning.

June is filled with meaningful milestones — final projects, school trips, liturgies, celebrations and graduation ceremonies — that showcase the growth, perseverance and achievements of our students. It is a season marked by accomplishment and transition, as we celebrate the many ways our students have learned, developed and flourished throughout the year.

As the school year draws to a close, we will recognize the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, a central devotion in our Catholic faith that reminds us of Christ’s boundless love, compassion and mercy. During Catholic Education Week, we celebrated that we are pilgrims of hope on the pathway to holiness. As we continue this journey together, we are invited to reflect on how Christ’s Sacred Heart — overflowing with love for each and every one of us — calls us to share that same love in our homes, schools and communities.

This year, Catholic communities across Ontario are once again being invited to participate in a special novena leading up to the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A novena, an ancient tradition of nine consecutive days of prayer, offers an opportunity to intentionally gather in prayer and seek God’s blessings and grace. I encourage families who wish to participate to join this province-wide invitation as we pray together that the love of Christ’s Sacred Heart flows through us and all those we serve.

The Institute for Catholic Education has shared a wonderful resource on their website: https://iceont.ca/novena-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-2026/ and a PDF of that can be used to help guide your family’s prayer Novena-to-the-Sacred-Heart-Jesus-ICE-2026-FINAL.pdf

Throughout June, PVNC Catholic schools and offices will raise and fly the Pride flag in solidarity with our 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff and allies. This visible sign of support reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every member of our community feels welcomed, respected and safe. Rooted in our Catholic faith, we are called to recognize the dignity of every person and to build communities of compassion, belonging and care.

June is also National Indigenous History Month in Canada — an important opportunity to recognize and celebrate the rich history, cultures, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We remain committed to learning, listening and fostering respectful relationships grounded in truth and reconciliation. We also acknowledge National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a day to honour and celebrate Indigenous communities across the country.

In all of this — celebration, inclusion, learning and faith — we are reminded of our shared mission to accompany students in faith-filled, safe, and inclusive Catholic schools.

Thank you for your partnership, dedication and support throughout the school year. As we head into these final weeks, I wish our students, staff and families a joyful and successful conclusion to the school year.

God bless,

Stephen O’Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Education Officer

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