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Toronto's Archbishop Collins to be Elevated to the College of Cardinals

Friday, January 06, 2012

From the Archdiocese of Toronto

TORONTO (January 6, 2012) – This morning following Mass at the Vatican, the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, announced that His Grace, Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will be elevated to the College of Cardinals, an international group of principal advisors to the Pontiff.

Archbishop Collins commented on his appointment:

“I am deeply honoured that the Holy Father has called me to be a member of the College of Cardinals. I am grateful for the trust he has placed in me, and recognize this honour as a sign of his esteem for the role of Canada and of the Archdiocese of Toronto in the universal Church. I ask the people of the Archdiocese, whom I am privileged to serve as bishop, and all people in the community, to pray for me and for all who serve Our Lord through ministry in the Church."

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Catholic Values in Ontario Schools

"Catholic education and values taught in your schools are key to shaping the character and future of our great province," said Ontario's Minister of Education, Laurel Broten, to delegates at OCSTA's annual Catholic Trustees' Professional Development Seminar held recently in Toronto.

Minister Broten was unable to attend this year's Seminar, however, she did prepare a video recorded message tailored specifically to the interests and concerns of Ontario's Catholic school trustees. Please click here to view.

The Minister's Message

Among the comments shared by the Minister were the following key statements for Catholic school boards:

"We are so fortunate in Ontario to have a diverse, publicly funded system. The interplay of English, French, and Catholic is not only what makes us special, it is also what makes us so successful."

"Across the province Catholic schools are known for engaging students and parents, building strong schools communities and getting results when it comes to student success.... read more

AGM & Conference Deadlines

The 2012 OCSTA Annual General Meeting and Program will be held in Kingston, Ontario from April 26-29, 2012 at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel (285 King St. East). Registration can be processed online by clicking here.

Program Highlights:

Rev. James T. Mulligan, Author - "Walking in the Light of Christ"

Bishop Douglas Crosbie, Archdiocese of Hamilton - "The Past and Future of Catholic Education"

Module 5, Trustee Professional Development Program - " Performance Review, Director of Education & Board Self-Assessment

Module 12, Trustee Professional Development Program - "Running Effective Meetings"

The Poverty Challenge: Addressing Local Poverty Issues Through Experiential Learning

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