{mosimage}TORONTO - Putting to rest rumours that Loretto Abbey is going to close, the Toronto Catholic District School Board says it plans to buy the Catholic high school property from the Loretto Sisters.
Angelo Sangiorgio, the board’s associate director of planning and facilities, told The Catholic Register that the board’s lease with the Loretto Sisters, also known as the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, expires in 2013.
Angelo Sangiorgio, the board’s associate director of planning and facilities, told The Catholic Register that the board’s lease with the Loretto Sisters, also known as the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, expires in 2013.
Catholic principals to meet in Windsor
By Sheila Dabu Nonato, The Catholic Register
{mosimage}TORONTO - The 12th annual Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario conference will highlight the vocation of Catholic school principals across the province.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Embracing Our Catholic Vocation.” The conference runs from April 22 to 24 in Windsor, Ont.
Council president Paul Lacalamita said principals are “invested” in the faith formation of their community.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Embracing Our Catholic Vocation.” The conference runs from April 22 to 24 in Windsor, Ont.
Council president Paul Lacalamita said principals are “invested” in the faith formation of their community.
Ontario bishops pleased with McGuinty's about-face on sex ed curriculum
By Sheila Dabu Nonato, The Catholic Register
“We certainly welcome this new round of consultations and the Catholic community will offer its input. We will continue working with the Ministry of Education as we always have,” Lou Piovesan, the Assembly's general secretary, told The Catholic Register.
Parents show interest in private girls' school
By Sara Loftson, The Catholic Register
TORONTO - One hundred curious alumni and parents of St. Michael's College School gathered for an information meeting Nov. 26 at the school to discuss plans to open an all girls' private Catholic school.
Carroll to chair TCDSB
By Catholic Register Staff
TORONTO - Continuity is the name of the game at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, where all 12 incumbent trustees were re-elected. Now those same 12 trustees have opted to continue under the leadership of Ward 8 trustee Oliver Carroll.
Opening the world to students in his little part of Canada
By Sheila Dabu Nonato, The Catholic Register
It’s this kind of interactive teaching style that has left an impact on students, earning the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School teacher in Guelph, Ont., a Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence as one of the province’s “teachers of the year” in 2008-2009.
Helping students on the path to self-discovery
By Sheila Dabu Nonato, The Catholic Register
But a few years ago, the archeology and history teacher at Fr. Leo J. Austin Catholic High School in Whitby, Ont., heard someone call out for “Ms. MacDonald” and turned around to see a former student on a graduation trip.
Complete list of Ontario School Board Trustees
By Vanessa Bertone, The Catholic Register
TORONTO - The saying "out with the old, in with the new" did not seem to apply to Catholic school board trustee elections on Nov. 13, since almost all "the old" were re-elected, while "the new" were reluctantly given a chance.
Hamilton board takes special needs award
By Vanessa Bertone, The Catholic Register
Northern project helps aboriginal students succeed
By Sheila Dabu Nonato, The Catholic Register
Kelly, Northwestern Catholic District School Board Director of Education, facilitated a presentation on the Oral Language Project at the 80th annual general meeting of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association from April 29 to May 1 in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Halton board chair resigns
By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register{mosimage}As the Halton Catholic District School Board prepares to launch into the second year of its mandate, trustees are still huddling with private consultants in hopes of articulating a common vision and priorities.