Surrey community rallies behind new Catholic school
The Saint John Paul II Academy community is larger than the school’s modest membership would seem to suggest.
University of Notre Dame to cover historic Columbus murals described as ‘demeaning’
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Notre Dame has decided to keep famed explorer Christopher Columbus under wraps.
Speaking Out: Catholic schools make me thankful
As I enter my last semester in Alberta’s publicly-funded Catholic schools, I am, more than ever, thankful for the Catholic education I have received.
St. Isidore bringing out the best in its students
EDMONTON – Named after the patron saint of the Internet, St. Isidore Catholic Learning Centre in Sherwood Park, Alta., is far from a traditional school setting.
Covington boys incident won’t deter Canadian March for Life
OTTAWA – Organizers of Canada’s National March for Life will be vigilant but believe no additional safety precautions are required following a controversial incident that marred the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Readers Speak Out: January 13, 2019
Lack of respect
Re: Van Hee launches a constitutional challenge of bubble zone law (Dec. 2):
Thank you for the good coverage of pro-life hero Fr. Tony Van Hee.
The undemocratic bubble-zone law, in effect forbidding helpful outreach to pregnant women seeking an abortion, really needs to be challenged. But I have one question about the headline in The Register, in reference to Fr. Tony Van Hee as simply “Van Hee.” This sounds cold and disrespectful.
I am aware it is standard practice in the media to refer to people in headlines by only their surnames, and not their titles. But might not this lack of respect also tie into society’s disrespect of human life, and even God Himself? Just musing.
Yvonne Dienesch,
Eganville, Ont.
Education budget cuts catch Ontario school boards by surprise
The rumours have been swirling through the halls of the Toronto Catholic District School Board that a more lean fiscal future will be the new reality, and a late Friday afternoon e-mail from the provincial government Dec. 14 did nothing to allay those fears.
Glen Argan: Teachers need to live a Catholic lifestyle
Alberta’s Catholic school system is again under fire from the province’s education minister, David Eggen. The issue this time is the “Catholicity clause” in teachers’ contracts which require teachers to agree to live a Catholic lifestyle.
Complaint opens debate on educators' ‘Catholicity’
EDMONTON – Alberta Catholic teachers are speaking out after Education Minister David Eggen announced an investigation into whether so-called Catholicity — or morality — employment clauses are discriminatory.
Figure of Speech: This story of devotion hinges on hinges
At St. Mary’s University here in Calgary, we open all our meetings with a reflection. Sometimes it is the university prayer, but often it is a meditation on a relevant issue, meant to support, comfort and uplift.
St. Michael’s College School ponders a new future
Radical changes at St. Michael’s College School are a genuine possibility, the superior general of the Basilian Fathers has told The Catholic Register.
'Romero Wonderland' brings out the best in students
At St. Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School, students believe the true joy of Christmas is in sharing what you have.
Seventh teen arrested in sexual assault investigation at St. Michael’s College School
A seventh teen has been arrested in connection with an investigation into sexual assaults at Toronto’s St. Michael’s College School.
Work starts now for St. Michael's College School's culture committee
Battling a public relations crisis in the wake of sexual assault charges laid against students, St. Michael’s College School has tapped one of Canada’s leading experts in criminal law procedure to lead a four-member committee tasked with reviewing the culture at the school.
Kids with learning needs get a confidence boost
VANCOUVER – A pilot project launched last year for children with learning disabilities is making waves in the local Catholic school system.