Youth Speak News
The Catholic Register’s popular Youth Speak News feature will evolve into a vibrant new online platform over the coming months to meet teenage and young adult Catholics where they live.
Pilgrim primer planned for Canadians attending WYD
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterJust under a year away, the hype is already beginning around World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 to be held in Lisbon, Portugal.
Thank God for opportunity to study, Pope Francis tells students
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceBeing able to go to school and study is a gift that not every young person in the world has and is something to thank God for, Pope Francis told a group of Swiss students.
Singer strikes back at those mocking faith
By Anastasia Corkery, Youth Speak News“It’s time to fight back for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
Volunteers reflect on visit of Pope Francis
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak NewsPope Francis’ historic visit to Canada from July 24-29 provided an opportunity for the pontiff to listen and dialogue with Indigenous Peoples, express heartfelt closeness and address the impact of colonization and the participation of the Catholic Church in the operation of residential schools.
Development and Peace rallies young Catholics for change
By Angelica Vecchiato, Youth Speak NewsPope Francis’ recent visit to Canada marked a historic moment for the Catholic Church. After delivering an apology for residential schools, the pontiff laid the groundwork for reconciliation with Indigenous communities, stressing the importance of moving forward in peace, unity and love.
Author unites faith, science in new book
By Angelica Vecchiato, Youth Speak NewsDavid Goulet’s Halos Rising challenges Catholic youth to envision the future of sainthood.
Serving a dish of passion with a side of initiative
By Anastasia Corkery, Youth Speak NewsAlberta teen Mary Beazer is off to a sizzling start in pursuing her passion to become a professional chef.
Catholic summer camp season is upon us
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCatholic summer camp organizers are feeling a sense of renewal as day-to-day activities are set to operate in a manner akin to pre-pandemic times.
Steubenville Atlantic is back on track
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterFor the first time since 2019, the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth will stage a summer Steubenville conference for high school students.
Students look forward to The Daily Grind
By Nicholas Elbers, Canadian Catholic NewsEvery good coffee shop needs three key ingredients: good coffee, good ambience and good community. St. John Brebeuf Secondary’s new cafe, The Daily Grind, has all three.