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Bonni Roset has perennially witnessed powerful expressions of faith and fellowship at the Diocese of Victoria’s annual youth retreat over the past two decades.
Rise Up conference a pandemic casualty
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCatholic Christian Outreach (CCO) had designs to begin 2022 with a bang with its ambitious national conference Rise Up: UNLEASHED on Jan. 6-8.
Emotional journey ends with gridiron title
By Rich Fisher, Catholic News ServiceRED BANK, N.J. -- Name an emotion and Alex Brown experienced it during the month of November.
Teacher takes winding path to be an author
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak NewsA long odyssey for Berta Milavec Byrne, beginning at the ripe age of 13, has finally resulted in the completion of her first novel.
Catholic student brings faith into public school
By AGNIESZKA RUCK, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- A 16-year-old Vancouver student is receiving praise for his courage in standing up for his faith by establishing a Catholic Club at his public high school.
St. Joseph’s students embrace Christmas spirit
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe spirit of Christmas giving arrived early this year in Edmonton, with the St. Joseph’s College Catholic Students’ Association at the University of Alberta collecting clothing to keep dozens of homeless people a little warmer this winter.
Students make mark as social justice activists
By Angelica Vecchiato, Youth Speak NewsIn the wake of eye-catching headlines announcing the discovery of unmarked burial sites at former residential schools, Catholics around the country were deeply troubled by the revelations.
Bible podcast tops the Apple charts
By Peter Wilson, Youth Speak NewsThe Bible in a Year (BIAY) podcast launched by Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz and biblical scholar Jeff Cavins has emerged as a religious media phenomenon among North American audiences.
Toronto board to mark Indigenous Veterans Day
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Toronto Catholic District School Board is opening the eyes of its students to Indigenous veterans and their role in Canada’s past war efforts.
Faith Connections puts bow on 16-year legacy
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCatholic young adults gathered one last time, virtually, Oct. 25 to bid farewell to the Faith Connections program operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.
Youth encouraged to be politically engaged
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak NewsGrace Rogalski utilized her power as a young Canadian Catholic voter for the first time in last month’s federal election