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“When we think now about those days, they were terrible but God helped us, and I think God helps everybody (in Syria) because without God, nobody can deal with that,” said Chahin.
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“Parents want dynamic programming, and I am committed to integrating as many of these programs as possible within the district’s allocated budget,” said Crockett, adding Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools will face financial challenges, including higher transportation costs for students.
“This is a decisive moment for Catholic education, so I consider being a trustee a full-time commitment and not something off to the side,” said Smiley
“When she saw a need, she didn’t worry about whether it was possible or if it’s been done before. She just went ahead and made it happen.”
“The Church needs to recruit young people of commitment, intelligence, and support them,” said Rolheiser. “My generation, we’re digital immigrants, we’re trying to learn a language.”
“People who couldn’t talk to each other are now living in each others’ houses,” said Rolheiser, who is president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.
“The big question is, ‘What is the government going to do with Catholic education?’ and to make a difference you need to be at the table,” said Becigneul, who won a byelection last fall.
“The board has to create an inclusive environment while remaining consistent with Catholic doctrine, and that’s a challenge.”
“People were just in ecstasy,” Bishop Croteau recalled. “He had touched their hand. For native people to touch the hand of someone, it’s really something, especially the Pope. It will remain in their memory as long as they live.”
“I think that the success of the Catholic Church and Catholic schools is what’s made St. Albert one of the best cities in Canada to raise a family.”