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Toronto’s Office of Catholic Youth hosted a New Year’s Eve dinner and dance for young adults (age 19-39) who wanted to celebrate with fellow faith-filled Catholics.

Toronto youth celebrate faith-filled New Year’s Eve

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Ringing in the New Year looked very different for a group of 20-somethings at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Toronto. 

The October youth synod gave the Church in Canada an opportunity to examine its own youth ministry this year.

2018: Year of Youth

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Youth issues took centre stage in the Catholic Church this year, and it’s very likely they will stay there in the new year.

Brebeuf principal Derek Chen said it was an uphill battle to bring back the football team after almost 40 years.

Brebeuf College celebrates first football season in 37 years

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Brebeuf College School’s football teams only won one game this year, but it will still go down as a championship season.

One-on-one tutoring for children with learning disabilities is expanding at six Catholic elementary schools thanks to a new partnership with the Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver.

Kids with learning needs get a confidence boost

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VANCOUVER – A pilot project launched last year for children with learning disabilities is making waves in the local Catholic school system.

Three students moved closer to the Blessed Sacrament during a guided Adoration at a Young Disciples event at Toronto’s Catholic Education Centre.

New school program forms young disciples in Toronto

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Coming from a public elementary school, Kayla Mia Adato was unsure what to expect when she attended the Young Disciples day retreat with 120 fellow students. 

Jesuit Fr. Jack Costello answers questions from young adults attending the “Scarred by Scandal” pub night.

Young adults discuss abuse scandals within Church

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Discussing Church scandals at a pub was unusual for Fr. Jack Costello, but the informal setting allowed young adults to learn about scandals in a safe and social environment.

The Knights of Columbus Hockey Club is the only organized city-wide hockey league in Edmonton. It has young hockey players from ages four to 17 years.

Knights of Columbus hockey empowers Edmonton youth

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Bruce Lamer has carved a career out of the sport he loves, and he says he owes much of it to the Knights of Columbus. 

Yvette Borque, left, and Fr. Justin Bertrand are leading a Theology of the Body session at St. Hedwig’s Parish.

Pembroke diocese expands Theology of the Body program for students

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BARRY'S BAY, Ont. – Every week, Kayla Pires travels 70 kilometres to St. Hedwig’s Parish in Barry’s Bay, Ont., so she can learn more about her faith. 

Pope Francis accepts offertory gifts during the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct 3. Among those presenting the gifts was Emilie Callan, a synod delegate from Canada, pictured with the young adults second from left.

Youth Speak News team recaps the Youth Synod

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From Oct. 3-28, our YSN reporting team followed the discussions taking place in Rome at the Synod of Bishops on young people. Below, a few members from across the country share their own thoughts. 

Above, Larry Clifford, left, accepted the CEFO Medal of Honour on his father’s behalf with some friends and family.

Fr. Fogarty dinner honours Catholic education pioneer

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Frank Clifford based his life on three things: faith, family and friends. 

Canadian synod collaborators Prevain Devendran, left, and Allyson Kenny leave a session of the synod Oct 5.

Youth looking for leaders to steer the right course

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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.

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