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Stewart Langley hugs his sponsor, Jose Arnal, after he was confirmed this past Easter at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Kingston.

Students’ search for truth lead to campus conversions

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When relativism is the widely accepted doctrine on university campuses, backed by the feel-good motto of “you do you,” it’s easy to imagine how young Catholics might be swept away by the notion that there is no objective truth. 

"The reality is that despite my desire and my gifts, I am limited in reach and resources," Elizabeth Iwunwa writes.

Speaking Out: Change the world by changing me

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When the afternoon of May 12 comes, I will walk across the stage, robed in a graduation gown, ready to take on the world. 

A group of Toronto youth spent their morning cleaning up a local park in celebration of Earth Day.

Spring cleaning reminds youth of Laudato Si’

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As the first signs of spring began to appear in Toronto, a sprightly team of young Catholics decided to celebrate Earth Day by picking up trash at Christie Pits Park. 

"When I came to university, it was so difficult to balance my school work, extracurriculars and trying to take care of myself that I decided my faith was just not important at the time," Christina Donato writes.

Speaking Out: Forgetting my faith was a mistake

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When I was younger, it wasn’t difficult for me to balance my faith with extra-curricular activities and family obligations. 

More than 200 students and community members celebrated the Easter season with a day of prayer and reflection, led by Fr. Jacques Philippe.

Easter season continues at U of T Newman retreat

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Even in the midst of a heavy ice storm, in the middle of exam season, more than 200 students and community members gathered together April 14 at University of Toronto’s Newman Centre for an Easter retreat. 

From left, Lindsay Shepherd was Master of Ceremonies for the debate’s moderator Barbara Kay, Oriyana Hrycyshyn and Dr. Fraser Fellows.

Laurier hosts open dialogue on a ‘closed’ debate

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There’s no question abortion is a divisive issue. But both pro-life and pro-choice sides can at least agree on one thing — having a civil debate is important.

St. Pope John Paul II beatified Frassati in 1990 and called him the "Man of the eight Beatitudes".

Speaking Out: Living by example of Bl. Pier Giorgio

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As I approach the end of my time in university, I have been doing a lot of thinking about those who have played an important role in my life through these years. Among those who have supported, inspired and encouraged me, one who stands out is Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. 

Archbishop Paul died of cardiac arrest after celebrating Mass with the bishops of Vietnam at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls during their ad limina visit in Rome. 

Speaking Out: Vietnamese Archbishop Paul Đọc Văn Bùi lived the Gospel

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I was shocked when I learned of the death of Vietnamese Archbishop Paul Đọc Văn Bùi of Ho Chi Minh City. 
Catholic charities have warned growing poverty among young people across Europe is impeding access to fundamental rights and intensifying feelings of injustice and hopelessness.

Youth poverty intensifies inequality, study warns

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WARSAW, Poland – Growing poverty among young people across Europe is impeding access to fundamental rights and intensifying feelings of injustice and hopelessness, a new report warns. 

Young women and religious sisters pair up for spiritual mentorship during the Lenten Listening retreat.

Speaking Out: My Lent with a spiritual director

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Maybe it’s just me, but it’s so easy to get lost in the little sacrifices and traditions of Lent, forgetting what the real point is behind them.

Fourteen-year-old Owen Cacayurin plays Jesus in this year’s reenactment of the Stations of the Cross at St. Paschal Baylon Church.

Teens inspired by roles in parish Passion plays

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The story of Good Friday feels even more real when you’ve lived it, even if it’s only in a play. 

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