Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Division

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Matt McIsaac has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees following the Board’s annual organizational meeting held Thursday, June 18.

Dr. McIsaac, who serves as the trustee for Canmore and area, succeeds Andrea Keenan, Foothills and area trustee, in the role of Board Chair. Andrew Gustafson, trustee for Okotoks and area, will continue to serve as Vice-Chair. For full announcement visit: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/news/board-announcement-chair-appointed

CTR Catholic is proud to recognize Trustee Harry Salm for his national leadership as president of the Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association (CCSTA).

On June 6, the CCSTA Board of Directors gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral following the Commissioning Ceremony, held at the conclusion of Mass celebrated by Archbishop Murray Chatlain and Archbishop Albert LeGatt. The commissioning was led by Fr. Stefano Penna, CCSTA Chaplain. Mr. Salm’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to Catholic education, faithful service and the important role Catholic school trustees play in supporting and protecting publicly funded Catholic education across Canada. We are grateful for Mr. Salm’s dedication, humility, and faith.

Front row: Beverley Eckensweiler, Ontario – OCSTA; Annette Mallay, RCISA/ Atlantic Region; Giuseppi Caligiuri, CCSTA Vice President; Teresita Chiarella, CCSTA Past President; Melinda Chartrand, Ontario – AFOCSC; Mike Doyle, British Columbia

Back row: Harry Salm, CCSTA President and ACSTA Past President Alberta, NWT & Yukon; Rose Burton Spohn, CCSTA Executive Director; Tammy Narynski, Manitoba; Bruno Tuchscherer, Saskatchewan – SCSBA; Glen Sheculski, Ontario – OCSTA. Kelly Whalen, ACSTA President was unable to attend.

Thank you to the students and families who attended last night’s parent information session for the new CTR Strathmore & District Practical Ranching School. Holy Cross Collegiate Principal Mr. Lavern Evans shared details about this exciting hands-on program, which will allow students to earn high school and post-secondary credits while gaining real-world ranching and agriculture experience. CTR Catholic is proud to partner with the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society and Lakeland College to help support the future of agriculture in our community. Students are encouraged to apply early. For more information, please contact Mr. Lavern Evans at [email protected] or 403-901-2050. The application form can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfv9dzNGTk8YCaG2snjr9k7BZF-EabptSaJJTiNgvYS_XWXA/viewform

Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Mrs. Lana Clark as the new Director of Human Resources at the Catholic Education Centre. Visit our website for full announcement.

Congratulations to CTR Catholic teachers Nik George and Bruce Dickie from Holy Trinity Academy, and Sawyer Sprague from St. John Paul II Collegiate, who entered into full communion with the Catholic Church on Sunday, June 14 through the CCSSA RCIA Teacher Pilot Program.

Under the direction of Stacey MacNeil-Ayeh, and with the support of Bishop William McGrattan and Fr. Vijay, these teachers celebrated this beautiful step in their faith journey at St. James Parish in Okotoks, surrounded and welcomed by the parish community.

Special thanks to Fr. Vijay, Jennifer Dabrowski and Huy Nguyen for their guidance throughout the process, and to sponsors Cassidy Behm, Jennifer Quinlan and Jason Krueger for walking alongside them.

Pictured from left to right:
Front: Nik George, Fr. Vijay, Sawyer Sprague and Bruce Dickie
Back: Cassidy Behm, Jennifer Quinlan and Jason Krueger

Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Joseph Willemsen as the new Vice-Principal of St. Joseph’s Collegiate in Brooks, beginning this fall. Visit our website for full announcement: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/news/leadership-announcement-vice-principal-st-joseph-s-collegiate-

Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Carmen Ostafichuk as the new Associate Superintendent of Human Resources at the Catholic Education Centre. Mrs. Ostafichuk will replace Mr. Vincent Behm who is retiring at the end of August. Visit our website for the full announcement: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/news/leadership-announcement-catholic-education-centre

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2026 at St. Anthony's School in Drumheller who will be celebrating their commencement this Saturday, June 6! 🎓🙏

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2026 at The Centre for Learning @ HOME who will be celebrating their commencement today Friday, June 5! 🎓🙏

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2026 at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy in Canmore who will be celebrating their commencement today Thursday, June 4! 🎓🙏