Official Opening of Father Michael McCaffery Catholic High School
September 18, 2024
A Joyful Celebration
Edmonton Catholic Schools (ECSD) welcomed guests to the grand opening and blessing of its newest high school in Heritage Valley, Father Michael McCaffery Catholic High School on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
The event took place on what would been Father McCaffery’s birthday, and featured a Liturgy of the Word led by Bishop David Motiuk, followed by remarks from Minister Dale Nally, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, Trustee Lisa Turchansky, and Chief Superintendent Lynnette Anderson. Division Chaplain Father Julian Bilyj then blessed the school’s classrooms and learning spaces.
ECSD is grateful for the funding from the Alberta Government, which made this school possible. We are incredibly proud of this new school, which represents our vision for the future of Catholic education. It's a place where students will be inspired to live out their faith, pursue excellence, and embrace the diverse talents and opportunities around them.
Father Michael McCaffery Catholic High School
Father Michael McCaffery Catholic High School offers a dynamic learning environment in a modern three-story building with state-of-the-art amenities, including two gymnasiums and thoughtfully designed classrooms and learning spaces to support student success.
Take a virtual tour of Father Michael McCaffery Catholic School by clicking here.
We are incredibly proud of this new school, which represents our vision for the future of Catholic education. It's a place where students will be inspired to live out their faith, pursue excellence, and embrace the diverse talents and opportunities around them.
The new High School currently serves Grade 9 -11 students as part of temporary measures to manage overcrowding in some of the neighbouring junior high schools (Monsignor William Irwin and St. Thomas Aquinas.)
About Father Michael McCaffery
Father Michael McCaffery was a leader in the Edmonton Catholic community for more than five decades. He served in numerous parishes across the province and was honoured with the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2005. He was an ardent supporter of Catholic education and our Catholic schools. Father McCaffery also taught at Newman Theological College and served as Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton. Father Mike was known for his generosity in serving the community of Edmonton in initiatives that improved the lives of others.