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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.

Renew Toronto participants sing during praise and worship before Holy Adoration at St. Basil’s Parish at University of St. Michael’s College.

Toronto attracts hundreds with first young adults conference

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Khristine Florend is ready to be a true witness to her faith after attending Toronto’s first-ever young adult conference.

Terri Pauco, middle, poses with fellow youth ministers at OCY’s youth training day in Toronto.

St. Catharines takes up youth ministry momentum

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ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – It’s a fascinating time to be a young Catholic.

A young man asks a panel of Canadian bishops how youth should deal with the Church's sex abuse crisis. As part of the day’s sessions at St. Michael Catholic Community Parish, young people had the opportunity to ask questions of a panel comprised of Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith, Grouard-McLennan Archbishop Gérard Pettipas and Calgary Bishop William McGrattan. 

Calgary's One Rock 2.0 festival inspires youth to evangelize under cloud of abuse crisis

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CALGARY – Maddie Catling is ready to be a Catholic warrior for the Church. 

Students and staff spent a day in silent prayer in order to better dedicate their school year to God.

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom students kick off the year in prayer

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Second-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. 

Members of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement clown around at this year’s annual summer camp.

Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement marks decade of shaping lives

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A push from his big brother has sent Danny Luong on a path that, eight years later, has become a huge part of his life.

Enrique Olivo, 22, is running to become Ward 12 trustee at Toronto Catholic District School Board; Tomasz Glod, 19, is a trustee candidate for Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board; Steven Travale, 20, a trustee candidate for Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board in Hanover, Ont.

Young trustee candidates see age as advantage in leading at Catholic school boards

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In Grade 6, Tomasz Glod wrote a speech in school about why he would make a great prime minister. 

Winnipeg native Abby Pyrz, right, met with many homeless people during her two years serving at Christ in the City in Denver.

Travel gap year leads to serving the homeless

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Abby Pyrz was 18 years old when she was bitten by the travel bug. 

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