As wildfires continue to affect communities across British Columbia, let us pray: For families forced to leave their homes, for firefighters and first responders, for those provi...

Dear CISND Community: Re: Superintendent Year End message As the 2025-2026 school year draws to a close, I am grateful for the many blessings we have shared across the Cathol...

After serving more than a decade in Catholic education, Claire Cacchioni is preparing to take on a new role as Principal of Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) in West Kelowna. A bilingu...

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 proclaime...

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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...

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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 trust, encouragement, ...

January 28, 2025 Pastoral Letter on Catholic Schools Download PDF I. The Mission of the Catholic School As Mother and Teacher, the Church labours to bring the Gospel to the...

Bruno Oliveira has dedicated his 22-year career in education to making the world a better place, and that same passion will now drive his new role as part-time Acting Principal at...

There’s more to teaching than standing in front of a classroom full of students - it requires passion, dedication, patience, and faith. With over 25 years of experience, it’s cle...

Dear Rev. Fathers, Deacons, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greetings and peace in the Lord! As you know, in December I had major surgery at Vancouver General Hospital. I am v...

Dear CISND Families, As we gather with loved ones this Christmas season, let us pause to reflect on the profound mystery of Christ’s birth. In the Gospel of Luke, we are reminded ...

September 3, 2024 Dear Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Community, "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 Welcome back to a...

We're thrilled to announce the new app for CISND! It's everything CISND , in your pocket. Watch our how-to video at the link: https://5il.co/2tn5x With the new app, you can acc...

Congratulations Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary! We've been nominated for Best of Kelowna 2024 in the category of Best Private Elementary School. The nominees with the most nomi...

Grade 7 Students Visit the Man of the Shroud Exhibition Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary April 5, 2024 Students from the Grade 7 class at Our Lady of Lourdes had the unique opportu...

Welcome to Our Catholic Family ! Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary April 3, 2024 This year at the Easter Vigil eight people celebrated their baptism and confirmation through the Rit...

Westmount Charter School Band Visits OLOL Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary April 3, 2024 On the morning of March 13th students at OLOL were treated to a concert performed by Westmo...