One member of Mount Royal Academy’s class of 2017 may, at first glance, go unnoticed. However, a closer look at John Paul Hogan will reveal the hallmarks of a well-rounded young man. Born the seventh of eleven children, John was named after Pope...
Dear Families, Thank you to all of the parents who attended the All Saints' performances. I understand that families put a lot of effort into preparing for the day; more to it, I know teachers expend a great deal of time and energy making sure that...
Dear Families, I certainly understand that there are a lot of activities and events taking place between now and Christmas. Please know that we have reflected on the purpose and timing of each event, and our goal is to ensure that every undertaking...
Dear Families, Lost in the shuffle of re-scheduling the week so our school can honor the legacy of Mr. Broom was the fact that our annual spirit week is next week. Spirit week is a longstanding tradition at MRA, as it gives students an occasion to...
Dear Families, It is with a heavy heart that I report Ed Broom has gone home to his eternal rest. He passed away on Saturday, October 1st, the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux. I had the privilege of attending Mass with Mr. Broom this summer during...
Dear Families, St. Thomas Aquinas taught me quite a lot about the differences between secondary and primary ends. Aquinas frequently referenced secondary ends as meaningful only to the extent that their achievement is ordered towards the...
Dear Families, We were fortunate to have Auxiliary Bishop Francis Christian on campus this week for our annual back to school liturgy. Bishop Christian led the school community in renewing our baptismal vows and the faculty in the reading of an...
There were plenty of smiles today when students welcomed Mr. John Riley to help launch the new Latin program. Students in grades K-6 will participate in the Latin and Greek Roots Challenge, a program pioneered by Maureen Riley. Mrs. Riley comments...
Dear Families, On Tuesday, we gathered to pray the first rosary of the school year. I commented to the students that Tuesday marked the beginning of a one hundred and eighty day journey. I don't often think of this - which is quite befuddling - but...
Please consider joining this novena, prayed with thousands of people around the world. This is surely a fitting end to the summer time, spent in leisure with family.It is also a good transition, and we can pray for the grace to enter the school...