The Houses of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Saint Thomas Aquinas is the patron saint of students, Catholic schools, apologists, booksellers, chastity, philosophers, publishers, scholars, theologians. He is the patron saint of many things, including things that our school focuses on ie: Catholicism and education.  St. Thomas Aquinas is an important Doctor (teacher) of the Church.

Prudence helps students make wise choices, both in learning and in how they treat others.

St Kateri Tekakwitha is a Catholic saint who was an Algonquin-Mohawk and is an important indigenous saint.  She is a model of peace and love even though she lived in difficult times, and was declared by Pope Benedict XVI to be the Protectress of Canada.

Justice reminds us to treat everyone fairly and with respect.

St. John Henry Newman was an English minister in the 1800s who converted to Catholicism, eventually became a cardinal, and is an important saint.  He was the founder of the Oxford Movement, which revitalized Catholicism in England at a time when Catholicism was marginalized.

Fortitude gives us the courage to face challenges and stand up for what is right.

St. Elizabeth Seton founded many religious houses, establishing the Sisters of Charity, and opened some of the first Catholic schools in the United States.  She was a selfless and hardworking leader and remains a strong role-model.

Temperance teaches self-control and balance in our actions and words.