A message released by the Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan for Catholic Education Week May 25 to 31 reflects on the impact of Catholic education on students, families, communities, and the world.
“In joy and thanksgiving, we, the Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan, invite you to join us in recognizing the gift and the impact of Catholic education as we mark World Catholic Education Day on May 29, 2025, and celebrate Catholic Education Week in our province,” says the message signed by Bishop Mark Hagemoen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, Bishop Michael Smolinksi of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon, Bishop Stephen Hero of Prince Albert, and Archbishop Donald Bolen of Regina.
“May Catholic education continue to model Christ: ‘… the Way, the Truth and the Life.’ (John 14:16)” states the bishops’ message, inviting the faithful to “pray in thanksgiving for the continuing existence and protection of publicly-funded Catholic education in Saskatchewan, and for hope and perseverance for educators, students and families.”
- Message from the Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan for Catholic Education Week 2025 – PDF (English)
- Message des évêques catholiques de la Saskatchewan pour la semaine de l’éducation catholique 2025 – PDF (French)
- Discover more on the Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association (SCSBA) website – LINK
Across the globe, the World Day of Catholic Education is marked on Ascension Thursday, which this year falls on Thursday, May 29, 2005. And each year, in conjunction with World Catholic Education Day, the Catholic school divisions in Saskatchewan engage in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education. This year’s theme for Catholic Education Week is “Pilgrims of Hope” echoing the theme of the Jubilee Year proclaimed in 2025.
The five sub-themes for Catholic Education Week: Pilgrims of Hope are:
- By honouring human dignity / Honorent la dignité humaine
- By caring for creation / Prennent soin de la création
- By responding to the poverties in our world / Luttent contre les pauvretés
- By serving in solidarity / Servant en solidarité
- By living as peacemakers / Vivent en artisans de paix
“Hope – one of the three theological virtues – is grounded in our Easter faith in Jesus’ resurrection and renewal; this is what enables us to be builders, dreamers and leaders in Jesus’ name.” – Catholic Education Week resources
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