DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
St. Monica Catholic School Re-imaged Artwork of Patron Saint

On May 6, St. Monica Catholic School staff, students, families, trustees, and administration gathered to celebrate the blessing of their new re-imaged artwork of St. Monica. Many depictions of St. Monica are inaccurate, showing her to be Caucasian. However, St. Monica was a North African saint and would have been Black. Through an ongoing consultation process with the St. Monica Catholic School Community, including the St. Monica Catholic School Council and the school's Anti-Black Racism Committee, the community concluded that a new depiction of the school's patron saint was required.

This beautiful reimagining, created by Tarie D., a talented Grade 12 student from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, offers an accurate representation of St. Monica.

A heartfelt thank you to Father Colman Mruma for leading us through the liturgy and performing the blessing over this original art piece. The reimagining now graces the front entrance wall, and prints will be displayed in every classroom, creating a spiritual connection for all.

Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life!