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This fall, schools from coast to coast have grappled with the challenge of safely reopening doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Public Health regulations and restrictions varied from city to city across our beautiful country, a few things were consistent in Catholic school communities throughout Canada– servant leadership, innovation and flexibility. In a recent virtual Board meeting, our members brought forth encouraging reports on the state of Catholic education in Canada.

While this fall presented more than its fair share of challenges, the Atlantic Region helped us put things all in perspective. “September 2020 was marked with the joy of students' faces as they reunited with friends and teachers after six months. This joy and trust of students helped ease the tension and uncertainty of the staff. In many ways, the return of the students reminded us all what Catholic Education is all about and sparked in us a greater fervour for this mission to which we have been called.”

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CCSTA Remembers John Stunt

It is with great sadness we share that former CCSTA Executive Director, John Stunt, has passed away.

Surrounded by his family at his Pembroke, Ont. home, Mr. Stunt passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Mr. Stunt’s involvement in Catholic education in Canada will be remembered as a lasting legacy, particularly amongst his CCSTA colleagues.

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