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Harpist Siobhan Kerr, at a Christmas concert she performed a few years back.

Heaven, harps and motherhood

By Sheila Nonato, Catholic Register Special

Harpist Siobhan Kerr hits the right notes in her music and as a mother.

During pandemic lockdowns, classically trained harpist Siobhan Kerr played impromptu harp concerts on her front lawn for her neighbours.

A group of St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School students dig the foundation for a house during this year’s DREAMS’ service trip in the San José de Ocoa mountains, Dominican Republic.

At St. Mary’s, DREAMS do come true

By Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register

A group of high school students from Hamilton, Ont., recently returned from a labour-intensive trip deep in the mountains of the Dominican Republic just in time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their school’s social justice program that sent them there.

Past and present students at St. Joseph’s College School’s 170th anniversary celebration on April 20 at the school on Wellesley Street in downtown Toronto.

170 years, and St. Joe’s still building for the future

By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register

Past and present intersected at St. Joseph’s College School on Wellesley Street in Toronto on April 20.

A Saskatchewan teacher is looking at ways to enhance learning for young students, including an innovative way to share the blackboard.

Innovation projects seek to enhance kids’ learning

By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register

Simon Lambert advocates that the comfortability of desks and utility of the teaching board in classrooms critically impacts the development of young learners.

Joe Geiser, executive director of the CPCO, received the council’s Award of Excellence this year.

Leaders honoured for contributions to Catholic education

By Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register

Outstanding leaders in Catholic education were honoured April 19 when the Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario presented its annual awards recognizing service to Catholic faith and education.

François Paradis (OMI) in Clementine Hall of St. Peter's Basilica, established by Pope Clement VIII to honour Pope Clement I. The Oblate will be honoured with Catholic Missions In Canada’s St. Philip Neri Award at the annual Tastes of Heaven Gala May 9.

Fr. Paradis a trailblazer in reconciliation

By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register

Fr. François Paradis, an Oblate of Mary Immaculate (OMI) will receive this year’s Catholic Missions In Canada’s (CMIC) St. Philip Neri Award.

Catholic course guidelines help shape what is taught, be it science, math or history, from a Catholic perspective.

Catholic education is defined by the Gospel of Christ

By John Kostoff, Catholic Register Special

Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for the entire Catholic community to celebrate one of the finest educations that can be provided. It is also a gift to the province in so many ways.

One of April 2023 Unsung Heroes, Ms. Lorrie Ragusa, Child & Youth Worker at Dante Alighieri Academy Catholic Secondary School with her students.

Honour recognizes Catholic values of ‘Unsung Heroes’

By Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register

From council members and course planners to caretakers and custodians, the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s unique recognition initiative is a celebration of its employees' and volunteers' commitments to fostering student success, regardless of their position.