The Ascension is celebrated 40 days after the resurrection (Easter) when Catholics celebrate the fact that Jesus returns to God after being with his disciples. The feast is sometimes recognized/celebrated on the following Sunday.
"Bishop James Mahoney High School is a Catholic high school. As a Catholic high school, our mission is to assist parents in the development of the adolescent in spiritual, intellectual, physical and social growth. As a Catholic high school we believe that education aims to develop the total person. Education must be concerned with the good of society and be based on the Gospel values of justice, freedom, and charity. To enable students to fulfill their potential, we are committed to offering a full range of academic, extracurricular and intramural programs. As a designated French bilingual high school, we are also committed to providing students with the opportunity to become fluent in both official languages."