Keep WCDSB Flagpoles Neutral—Uphold Catholic Values Now!

What's Happening in Waterloo Catholic Schools?

Trustee Conrad Stanley is standing up for something big.

He’s calling for Pride flags to be removed from all Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) schools—and for flagpoles to stay neutral. Why? Because he believes our Catholic schools should reflect Catholic values, not bow to political pressure.

On April 28, trustees will vote again. And the pressure is mounting.

We’ve seen this play out before. When Catholic schools are forced to raise Pride flags, it sends a message that clashes with Church teachings on family, sexuality, and parental rights. It puts ideology above faith.

Other school boards—like York and Dufferin-Peel—have already pushed back. Now it’s Waterloo’s turn to stand strong.

Activists are already rallying. They're calling on trustees to block the motion and keep the flags flying.

But silence from families like ours? That’s what really puts Catholic education at risk.

This isn’t about hate. It’s about mission. Catholic schools have a responsibility to stay rooted in truth, not to get swept into every cultural current. Flying the Pride flag isn’t neutral—it sends a clear signal that undermines what Catholic schools are supposed to stand for.

We need to act. We need to speak up before April 28.

Sign the petition today. Tell WCDSB Trustees: Keep our schools focused on faith. Ban politically charged flags.

Here’s what’s at stake:

• Protecting our children’s spiritual and moral formation


• Upholding Catholic values in publicly funded Catholic institutions


• Preserving the rights of parents who expect faith-based education, not ideological activism

This motion isn’t extreme. It’s a step toward clarity and unity. One Canadian flag. One Catholic mission. No outside political symbols.

If we don’t speak up, we risk seeing our schools lose their identity and purpose. But if we mobilize—families, parishioners, voters—we can make a real impact. These trustees are elected. They answer to us.

Let’s remind them: Catholic families care. We’re paying attention. And we’re not afraid to defend our faith.

Join us. Sign the petition. Make your voice heard before April 28.

For our kids. For our schools. For our faith. It’s time to stand strong.

Sources:

CTV News: Catholic school board trustee proposes ban on almost all flags, including Pride and Progress symbols

Cambridge Today: Debate over motion to ban Pride flag returns to Catholic board next month