On May 27th, 2026, the 91proÊÓƵ proudly honoured 159 staff members celebrating 25 years of dedicated service, and 39 staff members retiring at the end of the 2025–2026 school year, during our annual Celebration of Staff ceremony.
The evening began with a beautiful Eucharistic Celebration presided over by the Very Reverend Monsignor Cornelius O’Mahony, with support from Vlad Mamaradlo, School Chaplain at Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School.
Staff honourees were led into the ceremony by Graeme Sutherland, who offered a moving performance on the bagpipes.
Musical accompaniment was provided by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Student Choir, under the direction of Valerie McElroy and Michelle Bender. The choir was also accompanied by Marina McCallum (pianist) and Debra Bertoia (flautist).
This year’s celebration was made especially memorable through the creative efforts of our students:
- Under the guidance of teacher Rick Karniej, students in the SHSM program at Corpus Christi handcrafted elegant maple charcuterie boards for our 25-year honourees, and designed and produced beautiful cheeseboards for our retirees.
- Floral Arrangements: Stunning floral arrangements were created by students in the Horticulture SHSM program at Notre Dame, under the leadership of teacher Jake Coleiro.
The ceremony reflected the spirit of our Catholic learning community – a community rooted in faith, service, and excellence. It was a meaningful opportunity to recognize the dedication of our staff while showcasing the remarkable talents, creativity, and contributions of students from across the 91proÊÓƵ.
Congratulations to all of this year’s staff honourees and retirees! Thank you for your years of faithful service, commitment to student success, and lasting contributions to Catholic education in Halton. Your dedication has made a profound difference in the lives of students, families, and colleagues.
