November 27, 2018

Passing the Torch: Essay contest celebrates the past, present, future of Hmong community

MPR reports that CDH student Leon Xiong ’19 won the very first essay contest at the 40th Hmong New Year Anniversary Celebrations in St. Paul.

Watch Leon's introduction and the reading of his essay (beginning at the 4:06:50 mark).

November 6, 2018

Over two years, student paints ‘Last Supper’ mural in school cafeteria

Jessica Lutmer '21 painted the "Last Supper" on a wall in the cafeteria of St. Peter’s Catholic School in North St. Paul. She began work on the painting while she was an eighth-grader at the school.

November 12, 2018

Is Joe Mauer the most successful athlete from Minnesota?

Sid Hartman makes the case: "The combination of Joe Mauer's performance for the Twins and his performance as a prep athlete at Cretin-Derham Hall makes him the most successful athlete in state history."

November 12, 2018

Catholic Spirit asked Lou Anne Tighe about the Cretin connection to the news that former teacher Br. James MIller is getting closer to sainthood.

Cretin-Derham Hall director of campus ministry Lou Anne Tighe considers providential the timing of Pope Francis’ recent recognition of former teacher Christian Brother James Miller.

November 8, 2018

Pope recognizes martyrdom of U.S. Christian Brother

Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of De La Salle Christian Br. James Miller, who was born in Wisconsin and was shot to death in Guatemala in 1982. Br. James taught Spanish at Cretin High School in the late 1960s and started the boys’ soccer program.

October 24, 2018

CDH Wins Minnesota Sports Award for Sports Moment of the Year

The Raiders executed a three-way passing play in the final 5.5 seconds and scored the winning basket at the final buzzer for a State Championship victory of 79-78.