Catholic Education
The 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.
Climate Crusaders creating flood of rain data
By Ron Stang, Catholic Register SpecialWINDSOR, Ont. – They’re called Climate Crusaders, and they’re part of what’s being described as the largest program of its kind in North America.
Catholic universities must prepare students for dialogue, Pope says
By Catholic News ServiceBr. André students put skills into overdrive
By Meggie Hoegler, The Catholic RegisterHard work pays off. It can also get you an all expenses paid trip to New York City.
Toronto Catholic board's anti-bullying app set for launch
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterToronto’s Catholic school board is giving victims and witnesses the option of anonymity when reporting incidents thanks to a new smartphone application.
Making the case for Catholic education amid defunding cries
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFor the last three years Ontario’s Liberal government has opened up its budget-making process to anybody with an Internet connection and each year among the most frequent suggestions is de-funding the Catholic school system.
York Region christens school after Pope Francis
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterWhen students attend a new school named Pope Francis, principal Anthony Arcadi hopes children will embrace the Pope’s qualities of caring, compassion and conversation.
Niagara Catholic board teams up with 1972 hockey legends
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterCatholic students will soon be learning about leadership and Canadian history through an innovative course developed in partnership with some of Canada’s most iconic hockey players.
TCDSB to get huge increase in renewal projects funding
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO – Ontario's largest Catholic school board expects a huge increase in funding for renewal projects over the next two years following an injection of capital from the provincial government.