School News

Women of Canterbury club alumna Samantha “Sam” Storch Malloy ’07 recently met with current members for an insightful lunch chat about how, sometimes, the problems that seem the least interesting can be the most compelling.

Dana White, a registered dietitian and athletic trainer, recently met with Canterbury students, coaches, and dining staff to discuss the importance of diet for athletic performance.

DaVaughn Montgomery ‘03 recently encouraged students to embrace faith, service, and social justice as interconnected elements necessary for servant leadership.

In this final week of Advent, Father Brendan Horan, Canterbury's chaplain, offers Christmas reflections that encourage hope, trust, and faith now and in the coming year.

Alumna Stephanie (Goos) Johnson ’97, P ’28, the artist behind this year’s Canterbury Christmas card, discusses her process and how Canterbury helped inspire her career in fine art.

This month, nearly 200 alumni, parents, and other members of the School community came together to share good times with old friends at Canterbury’s annual Christmas parties.

The Chapel of Our Lady was full of holiday spirit on Friday, December 12, for an Advent Festival of Seven Lessons and Carols. This beloved Canterbury tradition brings the community together in song, scripture, and Christmas cheer ahead of Winter Break.

Canterbury honored Saints who demonstrated outstanding performance, tenacity, and sportsmanship during the Fall 2025 season.

Anna Oeser ’18 was the first woman to cross the finish line at the Philadelphia Marathon in November, completing the 26.2-mile race in two hours and 34 minutes. But while the race began in front of the city’s iconic Museum of Art, Anna’s running journey began at Canterbury.

Canterbury’s Varsity captains and coaches recently met with the Active Minds Club and the Community Culture Empowerment (CCE) leadership council to discuss building a stronger community through athletics and shine a light on the importance of athletes' mental health.

When we think of entrepreneurship, many of us imagine the stories of the men and women who take big risks to create new businesses. But Chris Crucitti ’97 wants us to broaden that perspective. 

The D’Amour Center for Faith, Service, and Justice hosted Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim of the Yale Center for Environmental Justice for a discussion on the intersection of faith and environmentalism.

For many Canterbury students, their athletic achievements as Saints are only the beginning of what they will accomplish in their sport. On Wednesday, the School applauded those who have already committed to playing at the collegiate level at the Fall Commitment ceremony. 

Students gathered in the D’Amour Center for Faith, Service & Justice to create costumes and props for Only Make Believe, a non-profit that introduces children with chronic illnesses and disabilities to the magic of theater.

When Grayson M. ’26 traveled to London earlier this month, it wasn’t just to see Parliament or Big Ben—it was to be recognized at one of the world’s most prestigious academic competitions: the John Locke Institute’s 2025 Global Essay Prize Awards Dinner.

From October 17 to 19, Canterbury was delighted to welcome the class of 1975 back to campus to celebrate its 50th reunion. While much has changed on the hilltop, the class’s friendships, fond memories, and school spirit remained as strong as ever.

Mia B. '28 is a student ambassador for Morgan's Message, a non-profit founded to combat stigma, normalize peer-to-peer conversations about mental health, and expand access to care for student-athletes. She recently organized a dedication game to the organization's namesake, Morgan Rodgers, to raise awareness about the mental health struggles faced by student-athletes.

Students’ families are always a part of the Canterbury community, but rarely are so many of them on campus at once! On Friday, October 17, loved ones arrived on the hilltop for an opportunity to experience the School through their child’s eyes.

On Tuesday, October 14, all Canterbury students gathered in Maguire Auditorium for the year’s first guest speaker hosted by the D’Amour Center for Faith, Service, and Justice. Jeff Levin's down-to-earth and compassionate approach offered a fresh perspective on the difficulties of being a teenager and how to be vulnerable enough to find yourself through community.

Every October, campus transforms into a blaze of autumnal gold, red, orange, and brown. But on October 10 in Pigott Arena, it was pink as far as the eye could see! Canterbury has no shortage of beloved traditions, but few are more spirited than the Varsity Volleyball team’s annual Pink Out game to promote breast cancer awareness.