Saint Paul shares a special place in the hearts and history of the student body and faculty of St. Paul's High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This Jesuit-run institution devoted to the changing of young  students into “men for others” has chosen St. Paul to be their patron.

            St. Paul experienced a change in his life, one that is profound, bringing him to the service of others. Paul was not always named so; rather he was born Saul. Saul was a persecutor of Christians and all those who did not respect and obey the Jewish laws and teachings. Naturally Saul tasked himself with attacking the Church and followers of Jesus Christ.

            One day while on the road to Damascus a light shone down from the heavens and Saul fell to the floor. The voice of God was heard saying “Saul, Saul why are you persecuting me?” It was the voice of Jesus. Saul's conversation with God leaves him blinded, having only the promise that if he goes to Antioch to be baptized he will regain his sight. Saul is baptized and is born into the Catholic Church with the name Paul.

            Paul then proceeds to teach that Jesus is the Savior and the true God. He embraces the teachings of Christ and becomes one of the greatest spreaders of the word. Paul describes himself as a servant of God. At St. Paul's High School one of the major missions of the school is to produce 'Men for Others.' Now what does that mean? 'Men for Others' are people who go out of their own way to assist those around them in any way possible. 'Men for Others' are people who strive to serve, not to be recognized.

     St. Paul's teaches its students to follow in the footsteps of St. Paul, one of the greatest servants of God. The school encourages this good stewardship by exposing all of its students to the Christian service program. Some of the school's proudest moments are when a service placement compliments the gentlemen that come to serve from St. Paul's. It is through the good works at service placements, the hours spent by teachers helping students, the smiling of friends helping one another, where one truly sees something special. A sense of the importance of service is what unites us, creating a great brotherhood, one of unbreakable bonds.

            Saint Paul is remembered by his great sense of purpose, his incredible courage, his relentless drive to spread the word to the Gentiles. Much like St. Paul, the students of St. Paul's High School are challenged to become leaders of tomorrow, to use our gifts and talents for the betterment and service of all around us. St. Paul's High School has called not only the students but also the faculty to bear witness and stand up tall, to face the world.

            St. Paul said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” This is exactly what St. Paul's High School aims to accomplish and instill in each and every student. St. Paul's instills the intellect and ethic necessary to accomplish greatness in life while still holding what is most important close, the faith.