There are 4 international trips that are being offered in the 2026–2027 school year:

Greece & Rome | Approximate dates March 8–15, 2027

Canterbury students will step into the heart of the ancient world on a journey through Italy and Greece, where history, art, and culture surround you at every turn. Explore Rome’s iconic landmarks, from the Colosseum and Roman Forum to the awe-inspiring treasures of Vatican City, before visiting Pompeii. Then continue to Greece to walk the sacred grounds of Delphi and stand atop the Acropolis in Athens, home to the legendary Parthenon. This trip offers a unique opportunity to experience the civilizations that shaped language, literature, philosophy, politics, and the arts, bringing the ancient world to life beyond the classroom!

There will be a virtual information session on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM for parents and students. If you and your student are interested, you must RSVP here to get a Zoom link.

Contact head chaperone Grace O'Mara.

French Homestay & Paris | Approximate dates June 6–18, 2027
This immersive trip to France includes a week living with a host family in a French province (exact location TBD) and culminates with a trip to Paris with your fellow Saints. Each student is placed with a family that has a child of approximately the same age and similar interests and will participate in the family’s daily life. Most students find that the family stay is the most rewarding and enjoyable part of their experience in France. After one week, it’s “adieu” to the countryside and off to Paris by high-speed rail. There, students will visit the museums, neighborhoods, restaurants, and landmarks of the City of Lights.

For more information, including a link to register, click here. Please note that families should use a parent’s email address in the buyer section, as this will be used for all payment and communication updates from Vistas in Education (VIE). Students should enter their own email address in the participant information section.

If parents have questions, the WeTravel Help Center is an excellent resource. You can also reach their team directly at info@wetravel.com.

Contact head chaperone Julio Omaña.

Field Hockey Trip to Holland & Germany | Approximate dates August 1–9 or 10, 2027

Current, incoming, and aspiring field hockey players and their families are invited to join the field hockey coaching staff for an unforgettable international field hockey experience planned with Canterbury students in mind. Through our guided tours, meaningful service activities, exhibition games, and time to explore, this trip offers the perfect balance of athletics, culture, and adventure, all creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

For more information, click here.

Contact head chaperone Caroline Koziol.


34th Annual Lourdes Service Pilgrimage | Approximate dates August 8–17, 2027

One of Canterbury’s most meaningful traditions, this is a 10-day service trip to Lourdes, France. Canterbury students and faculty work with other volunteers from Italy, France, Spain, England, and Ireland. They help malades (people who are ill) who travel to Lourdes to bathe in its healing waters. This pilgrimage started in 1994 and has run consecutively since then. It is chaperoned by Director of International Travel Programs Julio Omaña P ’19, ’20; Director of Health Services Colleen Cook, R.N. ’02; and Theology Teacher Tracy Garcia LaVigne P ’14, ’16, ’17, ’20, ’23. This is Canterbury’s longest-running trip offering. The trip is run by Our Lady’s Pilgrimage (OLP), a non-profit organization led by Hope Carter, former parent, grandparent, and President of Canterbury’s Board of Trustees. This service opportunity is offered to Canterbury students of all grades, even recently graduated Saints.

For more information about Lourdes: lourdes-france.org
For photos of previous pilgrimage experiences, click here.

Contact head chaperone Julio Omaña.

Parents of rising Sixth Form students: Recently, you received a message from the College Counseling Office, which included the Summer “To Do” list for students. We told them to stay in touch if they need anything this summer.

Parents of rising Fifth and Sixth Form students: As many of you know, faculty member Stephen Johnson has extensive experience in standardized test prep. He worked with some of our students this past school year and is eager to work with any interested students; reach out directly to Mr. Johnson (sjohnson@cbury.org) if you have questions or would like to discuss test prep.

Parents of rising Fourth and Fifth Form students: Are you thinking about visiting a college campus or two this summer for a guided tour? Whether close to home or while on a summer getaway, a couple of campus tours might help your student start to develop their interests, likes, and dislikes related to college.

Please visit the Opening of School webpage for important information about the 2026–2027 school year, including academic and athletic information, required forms, student registration, move-in, and orientation schedules. You’ll also find the Preliminary Academic Calendar on that page.

The Preliminary Calendar for the 2026–2027 school year has been published and is available on both the Canterbury website and Veracross Parent Portal (look for the "School Year Calendar" link). Parents can also download a hard copy from the webpage.

Reminder from the Health Center: If your medical insurance changes or you receive new cards after January 1, please submit an updated copy to the Health Center via the Magnus Health link in the Veracross Parent Portal or email to healthcenter@cbury.org.

Canterbury's Sacramental Preparation Program will commence on Sunday, November 16. While most of the participants will prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, others will prepare for the Sacrament of the Eucharist or the Sacrament of Baptism. The program will be led by Mrs. Anne DeSousa of the English faculty and Father Brendan Horan, S.J., chaplain.

The Mass for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held in April at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford.  Any student who would like to be part of our Sacramental Prep Program and has not yet signed up is encouraged to do so soon, either by contacting Mrs. DeSousa (adesousa@cbury.org) or Father Horan (bhoran@cbury.org).

For more information on any of the announcements below, simply click its title.