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Victoria Filibus, left, has relied on support from Development and Peace to keep her nine children clothed, fed and in school while living in a displaced persons camp in Nigeria the last six years. She’s pictured here with Isaac Asume Osuoka of D&P’s Nigerian partner Social Action.

Terror’s roots tied to changing climate

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Victoria Filibus and her nine children have suffered the terrorism of Boko Haram and seen their lives upended as displaced persons living in a camp.

The Family Ministry Office offers training and education programs to ensure support for grieving parishioners.

Grief at Christmas: You are not alone

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Generation after generation have shared the classic Christmas poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” 

John the Baptist acts as a good model for Advent, when the theme of repentance is prevalent.

John the Baptist sets the tone for season

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As the calendar flips to December and we enter the Advent season, thoughts naturally turn to Christmas.

Teri Dunn, Dean of Choral Studies at St. Michael’s Choir School, takes the boys through rehearsal prior to the annual Christmas Concert at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall.

‘Dream’ is coming true at Christmas concert

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Christmas dreams come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them go from pianissimo to fortissimo and hit every note from bass to soprano.

The Swansea School of Dance helped the crowd get ready for the Christmas lights to come on at the St. Joe’s Promise Festival of Lights on Nov. 20 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto.

Advent: The season of waiting and preparing

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If good things come to those who wait, we’re in trouble. In the age of smart phones, Netflix, instant noodles and instant gratification, who waits? 

Some of the ways to make Advent come alive at home include making a wreath.

Living out Advent in the home

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Catholics are great story tellers. We love to tell and hear stories that help us understand the world and our faith. 

Mosaic Stadium in Regina is the cathedral (of sorts) for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Religion at play: No shortage of faithful fans

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There’s a simple reason that life-long Saskatchewan Roughriders’ fan Fr. John Weckend won’t equate sport with religion.

Catholic Social Services CEO Troy Davies said nearly 3,000 winter jackets were donated for this year’s Uplift Day, mostly from Catholic parishes and schools In Edmonton.

Uplift Day makes life a little easier for needy

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EDMONTON -- Zeny David will have warm clothing this winter and still be able to afford groceries.

Poverty numbers may be down, but food banks are busier than ever.

Housing costs put squeeze on food banks

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A new study echoes what several others have found since the implementation of the Canada Child Benefit: poverty is declining in Canada with a significant drop in food insecurity among low-income families.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul aims to improve the customer experience at its stores.

St. Vincent de Paul Society looks for personal touch

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul plans to take its operations to the next level as it moves into the new decade.

St. Francis of Assisi set a radical example for religious orders to embrace poverty as a way to promote the common good.

Poverty and giving has a long history

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Poverty isn’t always misfortune or bad luck. Sometimes it’s a vocation.

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