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We are pleased to announce that on May 18^th at 9:30am, Mount Royal Academy will host a special performance by Catholic recording artist Luke Spehar. Luke is currently on tour promoting his recently released third album, All is Gift, which was co-produced by Grammy Award winning artist Ben Harper. He was kind enough to reach out to Mount Royal and offer his gifts to our students. Luke’s ministry involves playing his music and sharing stories about his walk with God. You can learn more about him and sample his music at www.lukespehar.com. Parents are invited to attend.

“We all need to be inspire...

The junior lady knights earned their second championship in 3 years back on February 21st, defeating ICB2 by a score of 28-18 in the championship game. MRA overcame the height of Mont Vernon in the semifinal on February 18th - a very familiar foe - after receiving a first round bye.

MRA finished the season as the #1 overall seed in D2 of the Merrimack Basketball League (7/8 girls division).

The team was comprised of girls in grades 6-8. Their best strength throughout the season was team defense, allowing the fewest points in their division. A healthy complement of experienced and novice player...

Mount Royal Academy 3rd Quarter Honor Roll 2014-2015

Grade 1

Headmaster’s List: Taylor Goodspeed, Caitlin Richardson, Bella Wallace, Audrey Wenger

Honors: Clare Castor, Clayton Griffin, Blaise McMenaman

Grade 2

Headmaster’s List: Kaitlyn Costello, Luke Moorehouse

High Honors:   Evan Barns, Peyton Blackinton, Nora Walsh

Honors: Adalynn Beturne, Amelia Caravan, Brenden Davis, Marianne Dowsett, Roxana Hudkins, Claire Jackson, Hannah Martin, William Spanos, Liam Treece

Grade 3

Headmaster’s List: Catherine Bellino, Sean Beturne, Lauren Dustin, Paul Thibault, Brennan Walsh

High Honors: Gabrielle Sim...

May 1st is rapidly approaching for the class of 2015. It is the date that marks the next stage in their educational career. More importantly, it is also a wonderful opportunity to reflect on vocation and mission.

St. John Henry Newman, a famous promoter of the university, appropriately frames the significance of May 1st:

God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He...

Dear Families,

Tis' the season of Easter. It is part of the culture of our school to align our academic calendar with the liturgical calendar. Hence, families savored the opportunity to participate in the Triduum, and then enjoyed a period of rest and refreshment to mark the beginning of the Easter season.

In our liturgical calendar, Easter is actually celebrated for 8 continuous days (the octave of Easter). The second Sunday of Easter marks the conclusion of Easter Sunday, and it is recognized as Divine Mercy Sunday. The Easter season continues onward for a total of 50 days, culminating with ...

Dear Families,

As we approach the Holy Triduum, I am reminded each day of how unholy I often feel. There is a quip among Catholics that is utilized when something jarring or unpleasant takes place before the Triduum - "It must be Holy Week."  It is an ongoing struggle to remain faith-filled in the face of daily suffering. And yet, Jesus remarked "If anyone wishes to follow me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."

Catholicism is unique because daily suffering possesses a qualitative character. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil collectively signify that sufferi...

The Valley News recently brought attention to Mrs. Husarik's generosity and charity, choosing to cover her in a regular column fittingly called "Volunteer Spotlight". 

Mrs. Husarik quietly arrived at MRA each morning at approximately 8:45am for nearly 11 years. She helped hundreds of students improve their reading fluency. Her faith impelled her to serve young children. Mrs. Husarik was a daily communicant at the local parishes, and she would even attend Mass at the school occasionally.

We would like to extend our gratitude once again to Mrs. Husarik for her service to our school. And 'thank y...

On Thursday, March 19th, the entire MRA school community gathered to observe the solemnity of a very special heavenly patron - St. Joseph.

Fr. Michael Monette and Fr. Rick St. Louis concelebrated the Mass. After Mass, students processed to St. Joseph, leaving petitions and words of gratitude to his intercession. The school was also blessed to receive a bouquet of roses from a generous benefactor.

As is customary, the entire student body shared lunch together, followed by cake. High school students and teachers served the younger students, as students across all ages sat together.

It is difficu...

Dear Families,

We are nearing the halfway point of Lent. Many of our students are preparing to receive sacraments during this ultimate period of preparation.

In moments of deep distress, it can be hard to recall 'first things'. I will forever remember when a wise man once told me, "we have to keep first things first". Otherwise, our lives can become disordered or even unhinged.

What is the first objective of our school's mission (It is so much easier to answer this question than it is to articulate an entire history curriculum)? Our school exists to empower young people with the tools needed t...

Mount Royal Academy’s JV boys basketball season came to a close last Sunday as they lost in the quarterfinals of the 14th annual Pittsfield JV basketball tournament to Wilton High School.

After a strong start (4-1) they had some difficulty winning on the road. Although the boys often faced larger teams with a deeper bench, the boys tough defense and scrappy play allowed them to maintain a winning record throughout the season and finish with an overall record of 10-8.

The final regular season game against Holy Family Academy was the highlight of the season. The boys pulled off a thrilling doubl...