January 5, 2018
Parents must be involved in child's education, Pope Francis says
VATICAN – On Friday Pope Francis said education is a family matter, and rather than contradicting one another, parents and teachers must collaborate openly and constructively to form children in core values which enable them to face modern challenges.
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International
December 24, 2017
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd inspires the young in 37 countries
OTTAWA – Children participating in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program across Canada are taught to use all their senses in order to enter deeply into the Christmas story.
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Features
December 14, 2017
Ted Schmidt: Sport's real victories happen off the court
Last month, standing on the basketball court of my first school as a teacher, Mimico High, I launched a book titled The Season.
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Guest Columns
December 10, 2017
Niagara teen on a fast track to success
Niagara-on-the-Lake is known for its wineries, charming old main street and a possible future prime minister — 14-year-old Bethany Poltl.
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Canada
December 7, 2017
Seat of Wisdom attracts influx of new students
Degree-granting status has given Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College an elevated place in higher education, but that’s not why Elizabeth Jordan chose to enrol.
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Youth Speak News
November 29, 2017
Catholic university under fire for cancelling abortion film
OTTAWA – Saint Paul University is being accused of stifling free speech on campus after the Catholic university abruptly cancelled a pro-abortion film and accompanying presentation by Planned Parenthood.
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Canada
November 29, 2017
Anti-bullying strategies take different paths
If a child commits a crime, should a parent do the time?
The city of North Tonawanda, N.Y., thinks yes. Located 24 km north of Buffalo, North Tonawanda passed a law in October stating parents could be sentenced to 15 days in jail if their child violates a city law, including bullying, twice in a 90-day period.
The city of North Tonawanda, N.Y., thinks yes. Located 24 km north of Buffalo, North Tonawanda passed a law in October stating parents could be sentenced to 15 days in jail if their child violates a city law, including bullying, twice in a 90-day period.
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Canada
November 29, 2017
Royal engagement brings attention to Catholic school
WASHINGTON – When the news broke Nov. 27 of Meghan Markle's engagement to Prince Harry, reporters descended upon the Los Angeles Catholic school Markle attended: Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School.
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International
November 24, 2017
Campaign launched to protect Catholic schools in Saskatchewan
REGINA – Catholic education in Saskatchewan is safe in the short term as the provincial government has vowed to use the notwithstanding clause to overturn a court ruling that threatened its existence, but school officials are looking to ensure its survival in the long term.
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Canada
It was an unexpected surprise when Greg Rogers learned he would be receiving the Fr. Patrick Fogarty Medal of Honour for 2017.
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Canada
October 24, 2017
Saskatchewan opens nine new Catholic schools
REGINA – In the wake of the province invoking the notwithstanding clause to protect Catholic education, Saskatchewan’s Catholic school system is undergoing the largest expansion in the province’s history.
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Higher Education
October 13, 2017
St. Joseph's College students take part in Red Dress day
A collection of simple red dresses has delivered a powerful message for students at Toronto’s St. Joseph’s College School.
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Youth Speak News
WASHINGTON – Students at St. Viator Parish School in Las Vegas began school Oct. 2 – hours after the mass shooting in that city – by praying the rosary together in the school gym.
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International
September 12, 2017
Bishop Hagemoen appointed to lead Saskatoon diocese
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Canada
September 7, 2017
Jim Hansen a champion for special needs children
Every September when the school year begins, new teachers at the Hamilton Catholic District School Board are shown a video with some powerful advice for the classroom: “Imagine you have 30 reflections of God sitting in front of you every day.”
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Canada