A Special Send-Off: Mothers and Sons Share Cherished Tradition
On Sunday, April 12, over 200 students and their mothers gathered for the annual Grade 12 Mother & Son Mass and Brunch, one of the hallmarks of the St. Michael’s College School experience. The event celebrates our soon-to-be Class of 2026 graduates as they enter the final stretch of their high school journey and mark the first of many culminating traditions leading to graduation day. The mass and brunch remains a highlight for the graduating class and their mothers. Here’s what our students and their mothers had to say following the event: “So proud to be part of such a beautiful St. Mike’s tradition. A truly special moment for all graduating boys and their moms—spending the morning together in prayer, receiving a blessing from Father Leung, and sharing a delicious breakfast. A very proud moment for me to see my boy who has grown into a St. Mike’s man.” – Franca Siesto“Attending the event with my mom was a really meaningful experience. I’m very grateful to the school for creating an opportunity like this to pause and reflect on everything leading up to graduation. Sharing that moment with my mom meant a lot to me, especially considering all the support and encouragement she has given me throughout my St. Mike’s journey. It’s a memory I’ll definitely carry with me, and I’m incredibly thankful to both my mom and the school for making it possible.” – Harris Kim “The SMCS Mother & Son Mass and Brunch was a real highlight of our six years at St. Mike’s. Seeing the boys with their friends and meeting more Grade 12 moms from the SMCS family was really special. As we get closer to graduation, we recognize the importance of these truly rare moments that continue to bring to life why our children have excelled at SMCS.” – Lindsay
