Welcome to the Catholic Independent Schools of the Kamloops Diocese
As the sun sets on another beautiful summer and the rhythm of the school year begins once more, it is with deep joy and gratitude that I welcome each of you— students, staff, families, and pastors—back to our Catholic schools across the Kamloops Diocese.
This September marks the beginning of my fifth year serving as your Superintendent, and with each passing year, I continue to be inspired by the faith, resilience, and commitment of our school communities. It is a true blessing to walk this journey of Catholic education with all of you.
This year, our diocesan schools are invited to reflect on and live out our new school theme: “Living, Celebrating and Proclaiming our Faith.” It is a theme that calls us both inward and outward—to deepen our spiritual roots and to grow in faith, knowledge, and service.
In Luke 13:6–9, Jesus tells the parable of the fig tree—a tree that, after years of bearing no fruit, is still given one more year, one more chance to flourish. This story reminds us that our God is a God of patience, hope, and second chances. Like the fig tree, each of us is called to bear fruit—not only in personal growth, but in how we nourish and bless others through our words, actions, and choices.
May this school year be one in which we cultivate our faith with intention, support one another with compassion, and courageously bear the fruits of justice, wisdom, and love in our classrooms and beyond.
As we begin this new chapter together, I extend my sincere thanks for all that you do to support Catholic education. Your witness, dedication, and prayers are what make our schools not just institutions, but true communities of faith.
May God bless you abundantly this year. Let us remain rooted in Christ, and together, may we bear lasting fruit.
In His care,
Mr. Christopher Yuen
Superintendent of Schools
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| St. Ann’s Academy (K-12, Kamloops) | Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (K-7, Kamloops) | St. James School (K-7, Vernon) | Sacred Heart Catholic School (K-7, Williams Lake) | St. Ann’s Catholic School (K-7, Quesnel) | ASCEND Online (K-12 online programming across BC) |
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