Youth Speak News
VATICAN – The Catholic Church must be a place of justice and mercy, and its members must be catalysts for change, some young observers have told the Synod of Bishops.
Toronto attracts hundreds with first young adults conference
By Nicole Vaz, Youth Speak NewsKhristine Florend is ready to be a true witness to her faith after attending Toronto’s first-ever young adult conference.
St. Catharines takes up youth ministry momentum
By Michael Romen, Youth Speak NewsST. CATHARINES, Ont. – It’s a fascinating time to be a young Catholic.
Calgary's One Rock 2.0 festival inspires youth to evangelize under cloud of abuse crisis
By Katherine Szojka, Youth Speak NewsCALGARY – Maddie Catling is ready to be a Catholic warrior for the Church.
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom students kick off the year in prayer
By Gabriela Pariseau, Youth Speak NewsSecond-year university student Gabriela Jezierska didn’t know what the new school year would bring, but she knew she wanted to make the most of it.
Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement marks decade of shaping lives
By Vincent Pham, Youth Speak NewsA push from his big brother has sent Danny Luong on a path that, eight years later, has become a huge part of his life.
Young trustee candidates see age as advantage in leading at Catholic school boards
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterIn Grade 6, Tomasz Glod wrote a speech in school about why he would make a great prime minister.
Travel gap year leads to serving the homeless
By Janelle Lafantaisie, Youth Speak NewsAbby Pyrz was 18 years old when she was bitten by the travel bug.
Youth Speak News Team 2018-2019
By Catholic Register Staff
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ANDREA DSOUZAVancouver, B.C.
Dsouza, 22, is a fourth-year Indigenous studies student at University of British Columbia.
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KATHLEENA HENRICUSMississauga, Ont.
Henricus, 15, is a Grade 10 student at Cawthra Park Secondary School.
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JANELLE LAFANTAISIEWinnipeg, Man. Lafantaisie, 24, is a photographer for Alice and Flore photography. |
GABRIELA PARISEAUBarry's Bay, Ont.
Pariseau, 21, is a third-year Catholic studies student at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College.
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VINCENT PHAMToronto, Ont.
Pham, 17, is a Grade 12 student at Chaminade College School.
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DECLAN RILEYEdmonton, Alta.
Riley, 23, is a third-year journalism student at MacEwan University.
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DANIELLE RIVESTLondon, Ont.
Rivest, 22, is a first-year education student at Western University.
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MICHAEL ROMENSt. Catharines, Ont.
Romen, 24, is a third-year English and Classics student at Brock University
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ABIGAIL ST. PIERRESault Ste Marie, Ont.
St. Pierre, 16, is a Gr. 11 student at St. Mary's College
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KATHERINE SZOJKASturgeon County, Alta.
Szojka, 17, is a Gr. 12 student at St. Gabriel Online School.
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NICOLE VAZMississauga, Ont.
Vaz, 16, is a Gr. 12 student at Fr. Michael Goetz Secondary School
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Making a mark: Theology and the tattoo trend
By Jacklyn Gilmor, Youth Speak NewsEmma Fradd prayed and discerned about her tattoo for six months before she ever walked into a tattoo parlour.
Alberta's One Rock youth festival, 'Catholic Woodstock', changes for digital age
By Chris Berthelot, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON – Organizers are making big changes to One Rock, a major Alberta Catholic youth gathering, in the hope of strengthening young people in their faith.