Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese

Grounded in faith and committed to student success, Stephanie Nagy will continue to place students at the heart of her work as she steps into the role of Vice-Principal at St....

This fall, St. Joseph School in Nelson will welcome Luc Lavigne as principal, as he steps out of retirement to serve the school community. With more than 30 years of experienc...

Join OLOL for our annual Black Tie Gala, an evening of elegance and intrigue James Bond-style. Dinner, dancing, and auction with proceeds supporting the students of Our Lady of...

February 11, 2026 Dear Members of the Diocese of Nelson and our School Community, We offer our sincere prayers to the families and all who have been affected by yesterday’s ...

Dear Catholic Schools and Parish Communities: Catholic Schools Week is a time for us to come together and celebrate what we see every day: faith being lived, shared, and proclai...

Dear CISND Community: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” a name that means “God is with us. (Matt 1.23) At t...

Dear Reverend Fathers and Parish Communities, On November 12, National Clergy Appreciation Day, and throughout the month of November, dedicated to honouring clergy, we, the Cath...

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nelson Office of the Chancellor October 29, 2025 To the Faithful of the Diocese, Grace and peace to you in our Lord Jesus Christ. We wish to p...

West Kelowna, BC – Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is excited to announce their partnership with Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School in West Kelowna, BC bringing the Notre Da...

Looking for a quick reference to upcoming breaks and holidays? Download the CISND School Calendar for the 2025-26 school year! Click here: https://5il.ca/vhj

Dear CISND Students, Families, Staff, Clergy, and School Communities, Welcome Back! As we open the doors to a brand-new school year, we give thanks to God for the gift of new be...

CISND is sharing two letters on behalf of Minister Lisa Beare: A letter to Parents and Caregivers A letter to School Staff .

Every child deserves the chance to read with confidence—and behind every child who learns to read is a community that made it possible. That’s the story the Catholic Independ...

June 17, 2025 Dear Families and Members of the CISND Community, As we come to the close of the 2024–2025 school year, I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the ...

Pamela Guilbault has been named the 2025 recipient of the Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Award, a recognition she describes as “such an amazing honour” and “absolutely ast...

Faith guides every aspect of Miguel Arruda’s life, making him a natural fit as the new Principal of St. Michael’s Catholic Elementary School. Arruda began his career in educat...

Today we learned of the death of our beloved Holy Father. Even though it is natural to feel sadness and loss at his death, this is also a time to be thankful to God for the gi...

April 20, 2025 “He saw and believed.” — John 20:8 Dear Families, Educators, and Members of the CISND Community: Happy Easter! In the Gospel of John, the beloved ...

Dear Rev. Fathers, Permanent Deacons & Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greetings and peace in the Lord! It’s been a while since I last wrote to provide an update for you. I...

Prayer for the Holy Father From Archbishop Michael Miller Almighty ever-living God, eternal health of believers, Who willed that our infirmities Be borne by your ...