Catholic School Boards

New superintendent aims to 'elevate' Calgary school board

Jessica Thomas only third woman to take on role in Catholic board’s 141 years

Quinton Amundson · August 27, 2026

Jessica Thomas is eager to officially commence her duties on Sept. 1 as just the third female superintendent in the 141-year-old history of the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD).

Open letter from the chair of the DCDSB on school board trustees

Catholic Register Staff · April 30, 2026

An open letter from Morgan Ste. Marie, chair of the Durham Catholic District School Board, detailing the losses that would follow elimination of local school board trustee positions.

Bill 101 challenges school Catholicity, trustee fears

Faith formation could be budget line item

Luke Mandato · April 30, 2026

As Ontario’s Catholic Education Week 2026 begins on May 3 under the theme "Pilgrims of Hope: On the Path to Holiness," celebrations of the province’s Catholic schools will once again highlight the unique gift of faith-integrated education.

Catholic schools under Bill 33 gun, trustees say

Luke Mandato · December 11, 2025

Even before Ontario’s Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, was officially passed Nov. 20, the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association had voiced concerns about the problems it could cause and the lack of input from its members.

Teachers promise normal classroom despite supervision

Luke Mandato · August 26, 2025

For staff at four school boards across Ontario, back-to-school season is one shrouded in confusion and uncertainty as they return to work under the supervision of government-appointed supervisors.

Toronto, Dufferin-Peel Catholic school boards placed under provincial supervision

Mickey Conlon · June 30, 2025

The Toronto and Dufferin-Peel Catholic school boards are among four school districts that are now under Ontario government supervision over financial mismanagement concerns.

Parents fear powers of Ontario education bill

Local voice could be lost under new law, parent advocates say

Luke Mandato · June 12, 2025

Ontario's Bill 33: the Supporting Children and Students Act has raised concerns among parent groups, some fearing it may undermine parental input in their children's education and local accountability.

This foundation believes in angels

Luke Mandato · May 1, 2025

The Angel Foundation has laid out a week of charitable offerings to Toronto Catholic schools to raise funds to feed hungry students and assist youth with the cost of essentials such as groceries and clothing.

Education vision honoured

Luke Mandato · March 14, 2025

It's been five years since John Crocco walked the corridors of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, but his influence is still felt every day.

Change coming to Dufferin-Peel school chaplaincy

Job losses not in the equation, board says

Luke Mandato · March 13, 2025

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is promising significant enhancements to its chaplaincy operations by the start of the next school year, envisioning a more united community of faith.