Collège Mathieu celebrating 100 years

Ever since the official opening in December 1918, Collège Mathieu has fashioned the Fransaskois community and provided essential educational programs preparing future generations to take their place in the world. Over the past century the educational vocation of Collège Mathieu evolved to meet the educational needs of the Fransaskois community. Today, Collège Mathieu remains focused on post-secondary programs, technical training and adult education.

Upon his induction as Archbishop of Regina in 1911, Mgr Olivier-Elzéar Mathieu realized the urgency of providing educational institutions to the newly settled French and English-speaking population of his archdiocese. After unsuccessful attempts to recruit a qualified workforce to fill administrative positions, he became determined to locally educate the future leaders of Saskatchewan. In 1917, he secured two charters, one to build an English language college in Regina, Campion Collège and a second institution intended to educate the French speaking population of the province which was to be in Gravelbourg.

With the help of Abbé Pierre Gravel and Abbé Charles Maillard the new college added an important institution to serve the francophones of Saskatchewan and the surrounding provinces.

On October 6 and 7, 2018, Collège Mathieu will be host to its 100th anniversary celebration in the town of Gravelbourg. We thank our three dedicated founders, and all those who still contribute to the success of Collège Mathieu.