Greetings!

We pray for the health and well being of all Crusaders near and far during this unprecedented time. At Bishop Canevin, the students, staff, faculty, and administration are committed to "coming together, while we are apart." During this time of uncertainty and adversity, our community continues to rely on our faith. With our mission rooted in Gospel teachings, Bishop Canevin students have continued to grow and develop academically, socially, personally, and spirituality as the value of a Bishop Canevin and Catholic education has never been greater than it is now.
 
Although virtual, our school climate continues to provide an environment that prides itself on individualized instruction, Ignatian spirituality, service to others, and being student-centered. Being the first school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh to offer 1:1 instruction, our students and faculty were well-equipped and prepared to effectively transition to remote learning. Understanding that the current situation is bigger than all of us, each morning we continue to pray and hold our examens as a community. Additionally, as you will read below, our students are sharing their academic acumen and serving the community by virtually tutoring grade school students in our local community. Our faculty in particular should be commended for the positive example they are modeling for our student body as well as their creativity and selfless sharing of their talents outside of the classroom with our community. 
 
While it is impossible to find someone who has not been affected in some capacity by this crisis, I ask our entire community to pray for our students, particularly our senior class during this time. Through no fault of their own, several of the "rites of passage" that make the high school experience what it is are in jeopardy. Our boys basketball team was in the midst of a run to the State Championship when play was suspended. Our spring musical was rehearsing for another fantastic production. State and national qualifiers for FBLA, academic games, and Speech and Debate, are not getting the opportunity to showcase their talents, and without an ability to congregate in groups the status of prom, senior awards, baccalaureate and commencement remains in question. 
 
While disappointed, our students remain incredibly resilient, appreciative of their many blessings, and concerned with the well-being of others. We look forward with great anticipation to better times ahead, and thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers!

Sincerely,

Michael Joyce
Principal