The St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School community gathered on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2026, to celebrate the official opening and blessing of a new six-classroom addition, the Durham Catholic District School Board said.
The celebration began with a liturgy and blessing led by Father Luis Calleja, bringing together students, staff, families, trustees, parish partners and community members. The Hon. Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and MPP for Durham, took part in an official ribbon cutting for the new addition.
Board Chair Morgan Ste. Marie reflected on the school's growth since it opened in 2015, calling the expansion another important chapter in the school's history. Chief Executive Officer Gerard Winn thanked the trustees, Facilities Services staff, architects, contractors, school and system staff, parish partners and the Ministry of Education.
Supported through $3.8 million in provincial capital funding, the six-classroom addition has created 138 new student spaces to help meet the needs of the growing community, the board said.
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- Daily Durham News
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- Nov 12, 2026, 4:21 p.m.
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