Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register
Students discover world of autism
An immersive film showing the world through the eyes of non-speaking autistic children is sparking class discussion on difference, communication, empathy and kindness.
St. Mary’s College in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is keeping the melodies and harmonies alive, despite pandemic restrictions, with percussion music makers called Boomwhackers.
Family tradition brings taste of Italy to Easter
Lamb stew might not be typical Easter cuisine in North America, but for Elisa Pasini and her family it is an Italian delicacy steeped in tradition.
Students aim to ease seniors’ isolation
A group of Toronto high school students is spreading some Easter season cheer and brightening the days of residents in a retirement residence.
After a long year of vocal restrictions, students and staff at St. Michael’s Choir School are thrilled they’ll be lending their voices to Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral-Basilica again, albeit with safety protocols in place.
With few options for things to do on a Saturday night during a pandemic, some Catholic youth are still finding ways to go to the movies together.
Ottawa students drive equity message forward
A student-led Black Lives Matter (BLM) t-shirt initiative at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Ottawa’s west end aims to keep dialogue around anti-Black racism alive.
The Last Supper artwork finds familiar home
After decades hanging in Connie Leon’s dining room, a compelling depiction of The Last Supper has found a new home at St. Joseph Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School.
Listening to voice of the hearing impaired
As the father of two hearing-impaired daughters, musician and Toronto Catholic District School Board trustee Markus de Domenico wants to make sure children of all hearing abilities can appreciate the beauty of song.
Hope and hoop dreams give rise to foundation
If being positive is a calling in life, Hope Agbolosoo has certainly found his.