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Living out faith differently

Teaching religion online has plenty of obvious drawbacks.
Remembering the fire that took their school

It was July 16, 1970. Tim Maguigan, his three brothers and some of their friends walked through the empty and blackened halls of their academic home — North Catholic High School. The smell of smoke lingered.
Valley Catholic brings the classroom to students

BEAVERTON — Since Valley Catholic students cannot come to classrooms this fall, Valley Catholic is bringing the classrooms to the students.
Back-to-school changes at The Madeleine

The pandemic has brought many changes to The Madeleine School in Northeast Portland, beyond just distance learning.
St. Joseph School offers online after-school activities to help students cope with isolation

SALEM — St. Joseph School here is using engaging challenges to help students fight the problems that come with isolation during the pandemic.
Parish hosts marriage seminar

Holy Redeemer Parish in North Portland is holding a virtual five-week Marriage in Christ Seminar.
New principal for St. Clare

St. Clare School in Southwest Portland has welcomed Chris Harris as the school’s principal.
St. Agatha welcomes new principal

St. Agatha School in Southeast Portland has appointed a new principal: Leslie Jones. The 109-year-old school community welcomed their new leader July 1.
St. Mary’s Academy launches leadership program for student-athletes

As St. Mary’s Academy students start school this fall, it is not just the academic program that will move to an online format. Everything from assemblies to Mass to extracurricular activities have been reimagined for a digital environment, including athletics.
O’Hara teachers master Google programs

EUGENE — After jumping feet first into digital learning in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the teachers at O’Hara School here recognized the importance of proficiency in the Google suite of products for both their teaching and students’ learning.
Santiam Valley community unites through tragedy

STAYTON — On Sept. 18, the communities in the Santiam Canyon experienced significant relief from the heavy and hazardous air quality after a much-needed storm overnight.
A virtual animal blessing

Across the world, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi presents an opportunity for the faithful to have their pets and animals blessed. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many communities have had to modify the tradition.
Longtime Lasallian is La Salle Prep’s new principal

MILWAUKIE — Alanna O’Brien has been named La Salle Prep’s principal for the 2020-21 school year.
New faces at St. Andrew Nativity

This fall, St. Andrew Nativity School is welcoming five new staff members. It has also created a new position. Ana Garcia will be the Northeast Portland school’s first family partnership coordinator.
La Salle tries to unify students while they’re apart

MILWAUKIE — La Salle Prep teachers are adding something new to their classes this fall: time to talk.
Students recreate Jesuit in Minecraft

In the virtual world of Minecraft, where building possibilities are endless, members of the classes of 2020 and 2021 decided to recreate one of their favorite places: Jesuit High School.
Holy Family School focuses on racial equity

"As Catholics, we are obligated to follow Christ’s teachings on social justice,” said Joe Galati, principal of Holy Family School in Southeast Portland. “As a school community, we must not only support, but educate about equity in all of its forms.”
Students connect with nature, service at Franciscan Montessori

Though most Franciscan Montessori Earth School students will be engaged in online learning this fall, some will have the opportunity to spend time in nature and help those in need.
New corporate partners for De La Salle North Catholic

As classroom learning has pivoted to a virtual platform, so has De La Salle North Catholic’s corporate work study program.
Drive-in adoration

St. Rose Parish in Northeast Portland is holding adoration every Friday night. Those wanting to worship don’t even have to leave their cars.

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