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"For this new year, I want to focus on my inner self," Gabriela writes.

Speaking Out: The new year is for spiritual growth

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It is easy for me to search the Internet for “experts” who will tell me exactly what I should do to fix my life this year. 

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.

A priest celebrates Mass in 2015 at a church attended by ethnic Hmong Catholics in the village of Sapa, Vietnam. Delegations from the Vatican and from Vietnam reported continued progress in their discussions, including agreeing on "upgrading" relations with a permanent papal representative "in the near future," a Vatican press statement said.

Speaking Out: Our persecuted brothers and sisters

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We hear much about the situation of the persecuted Christians in the Middle East, but lets not forget about the persecution of Christians in Asian countries. 

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.

Baby Abigail with her grandfather.

Speaking Out: When it's hard to accept God's plan

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Winter is here and I’m excited for the Advent season, but everyone who knows me knows that I love summer and I start counting down the days way too early.

Speaking Out: Everything is on purpose

Speaking Out: Everything is on purpose

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Finding the perfect parking spot, receiving a free coffee at work or just having a day in which you feel really great. 

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. 

Speaking Out: Discerning marriage at 22

Speaking Out: Discerning marriage at 22

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It wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. I was standing in his dining room, watching him make his family laugh. He was kind to his parents and he was helpful to his sister. Most important, he was the same person to them as he was to me. And I thought to myself, “I’m going to marry him someday.” 

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.

A production of Legally Blond The Musical in Sydney, Australia 2012.

Speaking Out: Finding Christ in my school musical

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Cawthra Park Secondary School is currently preparing for a production of Legally Blonde The Musical where I play one of the lead characters, Vivienne Kensington. That means from Monday to Thursday after school and all-day every Sunday, we’ve been in rehearsals. 

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