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Newly-engaged couple, Angela Tabucan and Lincoln Tesluk, left, and newly-dating couple, Ben Mombourquette and Abigail Huntley agree that prayer is an important tool in inviting God into their relationship.

Dating with holy intention: Youth share their stories on matching faith life and love life

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When 20-year-old Ruth Savidge meets a guy, several questions run through her mind before she even begins to consider dating him.

YouthInk team launched last year with the support of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. Now, they’re looking for Catholic creatives to help them grow their initiative.

Winnipeg recruits Catholic creatives for evangelization

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A new movement is beginning at the Archdiocese of Winnipeg and it’s looking for young creatives to take up this project with them. 

Seminarian Daniel Corso shared the story of his vocation to university students during Ryerson Catholics’ annual men’s retreat on Feb. 17.

It’s ‘sainthood or bust’ for young seminarian

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What if Catholic men are set apart from the rest of the men in the world?

Mental health and social media make for one of the strongest combinations to opening a dialogue, Regina Contreras says.

Winnipeg youth combats mental health stigma

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Regina Contreras was in her second year at Red River College in Winnipeg when she found herself talking with a friend last summer about their struggles with anxiety and depression. 

Saint John Paul II Academy, which launched in a community centre this fall with 17 Grade 8 students, is enjoying wholehearted support from donors and families. A new building for the academy is set to be built by the time these students enter Grade 11.

Surrey community rallies behind new Catholic school

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The Saint John Paul II Academy community is larger than the school’s modest membership would seem to suggest.

Mira Gillis appeared in a public service announcement video by World Vision Canada that spoke about products connected to child labour practices.

Catholic teen speaks out against child exploitation

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Mira Gillis wants to be a voice for the voiceless and she’s not going to stop until she is heard.

The newly opened Elk Island Catholic Schools Central Learning Services building has a dynamic and contemporary design, including glass walls that flood the interior with natural light.

St. Isidore bringing out the best in its students

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EDMONTON – Named after the patron saint of the Internet, St. Isidore Catholic Learning Centre in Sherwood Park, Alta., is far from a traditional school setting. 

Surveying homeless youth is something Covenant House Toronto does every year, said Amanda Noble, Covenant House’s manager of research and evaluation.

Survey is digging deep into youth homelessness

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How young people end up homeless and what happens to them once they’re on the street are basic questions for those who want to end homelessness. 

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.

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