Day 7 we headed to Cahuita Natl Park on the search for monkeys! We learned so much about the 4 main species of monkey, saw sloth, toucans, and found a great place on the beach for a swim to cool down. #SaintsAbroad

We also headed to the sloth sanctuary to learn about rescue, rehabilitation, research and release of Costa Rican sloths. #SaintsAbroad

Dinner, dancing and Tuk Tuk rides before evening prayer. We are soaking up every bit of Costa Rica that we can. #SaintsAbroad

Day 8 we ziplined through the canopy, had a fruit tasting learning about new Costa Rican fruits, and had beautiful views from our hotel. An evening spent in the hot spring heated by the volcano was a perfect way to end the night. #SaintsAbroad

Day 9 was a workout! We started by kayaking Lake Arenal, followed by a 3 hr hike through the lava fields. The views from the top made it all worth it! With an incredible lunch with volcano views no one was ready to leave! #SaintsAbroad

Our last night in Costa Rica was bittersweet. Delicious folklore dinner with gorgeous city views, but we also had to bid farewell to our friends Memo and Yader. We woke up early for Sunday Mass and then headed to the airport. 😢 #SaintsAbroad

Pope Francis has granted Archbishop Jackels’ request to retire early for health reasons, effective today. Until a new Archbishop is named, Bishop Richard Pates, retired Bishop of Des Moines, has been appointed by Pope Francis as Apostolic Administrator. ow.ly/12hP50NzFYl

Spanish Club: Come get your Pan Dulce before school tomorrow! It will be a delicious way to start your day!

We are so excited to welcome our 5 new freshmen into House Richmond and the XavierCommunitySystem! Welcome to the family!! #CoS

Come on out and visit the Xavier High School booth at Festival Latino today McGrath Amphitheatre!#WeAreXavier

My favorite day of the year is here! Another amazing International Roundtable talking with 28 exchange students from around the world representing 11 different countries.

Many thanks XavierCommunitySystem for welcoming our guests today. Every person is a new door to a different world and we opened lots of doors in class today.

Beautiful day for students to travel to the U of Iowa Center for Language and Culture Learning for World Language Day!!

Congratulations to our newest members of Spanish Honor Society! These Xavier High School are top achievers in the classroom and use their skills to serve in our community.

We celebrated #DiaDeLosMuertos with #PanDeMuerto and adding the names of our loved ones to our ofrenda. We pray: por los que se fueron, por los que extrañamos, por los que recordamos, y por los que nunca olvidamos.

What a gorgeous Community Service Day! Catherine of Siena Community knows how to work hard, play hard, and pray hard! #XavierService

Gorgeous night at Angel of Hope.

So awesome to have Fr. Jake share his knowledge and love of Our Lady of Guadalupe with our Xavier High School on her Feast Day!

Festival Latino has begun! Come and visit the Xavier Catholic Schools Saints and enjoy this beautiful weather!

There is still time to come and see us at Festival Latino! Come eat, dance and enjoy this gorgeous day!