dpcdsb-re-elects-luz-del-rosario-as-chair
​Posted on 11/20/24
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board re-elects Luz del Rosario as Chair, Thomas Thomas as Vice-Chair
At the annual Organizational Meeting of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board on Tuesday, November 19, trustees re-elected Mississauga Wards 6 & 11 trustee, Luz del Rosario to a third consecutive term as chair of the 11-member Board of Trustees. Mississauga Ward 5 trustee, Thomas Thomas, was re-elected vice-chair, also for a third consecutive term.
"Re-elected for a third consecutive term as Chair, I am deeply honored to continue serving this Board alongside my colleagues," said Luz del Rosario. "Together, we remain committed to nurturing the values of faith and excellence in Catholic education, ensuring that every student is empowered to reach their full potential and contribute positively to our community."
The meeting opened with the annual address to the board by the Director of Education, Marianne Mazzorato, who recognized and thanked system partners, including parents and guardians, trustees, unions and associations, parish priests and staff at all levels for their commitment and dedication to Catholic education.
In addition to the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, elections were held for four committees. Results, including the election of the Board Chair and Vice-Chair are as follows:
| Board of Trustees | Elected (E) or Acclaimed (A) |
| Chair | Luz del Rosario: Mississauga Wards 6 & 11 (E) |
| Vice-Chair | Thomas Thomas: Mississauga Ward 5 (E) |
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| Administration & Finance Committee | |
| Chair | Darryl D'Souza: Brampton Wards 2, 5, & 6 (A) |
| Vice-Chair | Herman Viloria: Mississauga Wards 2 & 8 (A) |
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| Faith & Program Committee | |
| Chair | Shawn Xaviour: Brampton Wards 7, 8, 9 & 10 (A) |
| Vice-Chair | Brea Corbet: Mississauga Wards 9 & 10 (A) |
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| Board By-Law/Policies Review Committee | |
| Chair | Stefano Pascucci: Mississauga Ward 4 (E) |
| Vice-Chair | Anisha Thomas Brampton Wards 1, 3 & 4 (E) |
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| Multi-Year Strategic Planning Committee | |
| Chair | Bruno Iannicca: Mississauga Ward 7 (A) |
| Vice-Chair | Mario Pascucci: Mississauga Wards 1 & 3 (A) |
The meeting was preceded by a Eucharistic celebration held in the St. John XXIII Chapel at the Catholic Education Centre, celebrated by Bishop Ivan Camilleri.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of the largest and most diverse school boards in Ontario with approximately 71,000 students in 151 Catholic schools located throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville.
For more information about the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Catholic schools in Peel Region and Dufferin County, visit 91¿´Æ¬ online at www.dpcdsb.org