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Fr. Anthony Atansi says his mission at McGill’s Newman Centre is threefold — intellectual, spiritual and social — in serving students and faculty.

Newman chaplain answers ‘call within a call’

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It is a long way from his native Igboland in Nigeria to the Newman Centre at McGill University, but Fr. Anthony Atansi finds himself as “at home” in one as the other.

Lilian Pham was among this year’s Schulich Leadership Scholarship winners.

Family, faith guide scholarship winner

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For Lilian Pham, winning the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship was only possible because of the love and support of her family.

From left, Maureen Leon, board president of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto, scholarship winner Ronald Perinpanayagam and Agnes Thomas, executive director.

Charities’ scholarships focus on special service

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto is deepening its commitment to support postsecondary learners by awarding five new scholarships — valued at $5,000 apiece —  starting in 2024.

Assumption dialogue tightens interfaith bond

Assumption dialogue tightens interfaith bond

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Assumption University is continuing its tradition under Dr. John Cappucci of fostering Christian-Jewish ecumenical bonds.

Joe Norman Shaw as Joe Buchanan in Faultline

Actor-prof nurtures creative spirit

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The sprawling line of cinephiles who attended the Anatomy of a Fall premiere screening at the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) on Sept. 22 overheard numerous people exiting the Eau Claire Cinemas raving over a feature they viewed.

People hold candles during an Oct. 11, 2023, demonstration organized by the Switzerland-Israel Association outside the United Nations in Geneva to protest the attacks by Hamas on Israel.

The Catholic Church and defending against terrorism

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After the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas terrorist, Israel is now at war with Hamas and the security not only of Israel but of Jews worldwide is at stake. Many journalists, politicians and faith leaders have struggled with what to say either staying silent or releasing nebulous statements failing to assign moral responsibility. To navigate all of this we need firm moral principles, a sense of history and some clear-headed realism.

The light of faith in the darkest places

The light of faith in the darkest places

A two-part special feature section exploring how the church brings light and hope to the dark places of addiction and human trafficking.

Catholic artist Maya Clubine, recipient of the prestigious Vallum Chapbook Award for her Life Cycle of a Mayfly.

Beauty matters

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There’s a dynamism in engaging with the natural world, poet Maya Clubine believes.

The message hasn’t changed in 60 years at The Good Shepherd in downtown Toronto — the homeless are welcome.

The Good Shepherd turns 60

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The times may have changed, but brothers’ mission remains the same.

Carissa and Patrick Douglas with 12 of their 14 children (and one on the way).

Taking faith to the bank

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As Canadians deal with the pressures of a financial crisis, there is opportunity to be found in Catholic values

Wildfires rage in the Northwest Territories, August, 2023.

Lifting fire evacuees’ spirits

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Art program helps displaced northerners take their minds off wildfires.

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