Catholic schools lead students to embrace lessons far from home

Twenty-four Catholic high school students and five adult supervisors gathered in Consuelo, Dominican Republic, to debrief our day. We had toured a batay (sugar workers’ village) outside the city along a road that by Canadian standards would be considered impassible.

Are there lessons to be learned from U.S. educators?

Bigger is better and if we don’t get better we’re going to get beat, is the message one religious education teacher has brought back from a giant American convention for Catholic teachers.

Ontario bishops commit to ‘renewing the promise’ of Catholic education

Catholic schools have a “unique opportunity” to guide young people through the social, ethical and economic challenges of today, Ontario’s bishops say in a pastoral letter for education.

Abolition threats knock on the door of Catholic education

A sampling of recent media indicates voices are again ramping up their call for one school system in Ontario or, in short, for the abolishment of Catholic schools. 

Climate Crusaders creating flood of rain data

WINDSOR, 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

VATICAN – Catholic universities are "called to be workshops of dialogue and encounter in the service of truth, justice and the defense of human dignity at every level," Pope Francis told a delegation from Pennsylvania's Villanova University.

Student finds his passion in social justice, ethnic minority issues

His teacher describes Aaron Parry as a “gentle soul,” but no one could ever accuse him of lacking passion.

Law student puts his faith to a legal test

VANCOUVER – News about Trinity Western University’s attempts to open a Christian law school, and the ensuing battles in the courts and the media, has spread across the country many times over.

Br. André students put skills into overdrive

Hard work pays off. It can also get you an all expenses paid trip to New York City.

St. Mary's lectures bring out Indigenous wisdom

The stories are out there, they just need to be heard.

Saint Paul University takes innovation to the next level

Saint Paul University in Ottawa has good news for young Catholics who want to make a difference.