The King’s philosopher: new principal looks to create meaning in the lives of students
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDavid Malloy may be the philosopher in charge at King’s, but he’s no philosopher-king.
Sixty years later, girls of Loretto College School maintain a strong bond
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterSixty years ago, 13-year-old Clara Creglia’s homeroom teacher, Sr. Elaine, instructed the new Grade 9 class to pair up and choose their locker partners. Creglia didn’t really know anyone at Toronto’s Loretto College School on Brunswick Ave. so she decided to try her luck with the girl that sat behind her.
Award-winning teacher uses innovative techniques to inspire students
By Kyle Greenham, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON -- Whether she’s bringing a beehive or a squid into her classroom, Tonya Byrne believes that teaching is all about engaging the students.
Book built with words, art … and passion
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterThe students at St. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy in Toronto didn’t grow up on a reserve or have Indigenous roots, but after a semester learning Grade 11 Indigenous Studies English, they knew they could still be allies to their native brothers and sisters.
Program offers ‘a sense of belonging’
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterAt 18, Joshua Bujold is about to return to high school. It’s been a few years since he’s been surrounded by classmates and he hopes this time things will be different when he attends Toronto’s Msgr. Fraser High School.
Online courses a huge challenge
By John B. KostoffA decision by the Ontario government to force high school students to earn four credits through online courses has put Catholic schools on notice.
Niagara University falls for opportunity in Vaughan
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterStudents in Southern Ontario have another option for a post-secondary Catholic education with the expansion of Niagara University to Vaughan, Ont.
St. Augustine course bridges historic gap between Catholics and Protestants
By Agnieszka Ruck, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – Catholic and Protestant scholars at the University of British Columbia are finding ways to actually use the Reformation to bring them closer together.
St. Mary’s University mixes Catholic studies and social justice in new program
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterFor Caroline Burns, the search is over. She has finally found a university program that will instruct her Catholic faith and provide a degree in a field of interest.
Northern classroom opens a new world in Saskatchewan
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterKing’s University College has a long history of educating its students about the wider world, but sometimes forgot about the country surrounding the small campus in London, Ont.
Former missionary sees vision come to life with Centre Oblat at Saint Paul campus
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Br. Leonardo Rego saw his vision come to life when the Centre Oblat — A Voice for Justice officially opened at Saint Paul University on Feb. 15.