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The sprawling line of cinephiles who attended the Anatomy of a Fall premiere screening at the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) on Sept. 22 overheard numerous people exiting the Eau Claire Cinemas raving over a feature they viewed.

The Catholic Church and defending against terrorism

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After the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas terrorist, Israel is now at war with Hamas and the security not only of Israel but of Jews worldwide is at stake. Many journalists, politicians and faith leaders have struggled with what to say either staying silent or releasing nebulous statements failing to assign moral responsibility. To navigate all of this we need firm moral principles, a sense of history and some clear-headed realism.

The light of faith in the darkest places

A two-part special feature section exploring how the church brings light and hope to the dark places of addiction and human trafficking.

Beauty matters

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There’s a dynamism in engaging with the natural world, poet Maya Clubine believes.

The Good Shepherd turns 60

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The times may have changed, but brothers’ mission remains the same.

Taking faith to the bank

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As Canadians deal with the pressures of a financial crisis, there is opportunity to be found in Catholic values

Lifting fire evacuees’ spirits

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Art program helps displaced northerners take their minds off wildfires.

Seats of welcome await at Toronto schools

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The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is set to complete an 18-month labour of love early in the fall semester when it installs the final 20 of its welcome benches at each of the board’s school. 

Gideon’s example helps speaker find her voice

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Stealing a line from The Beach Boys, Deborah Koko said she spent her vacation before Grade 11 “pickin’ up good vibrations.”

Way of the Christian warrior

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As both a student and an elite athlete, Liesel Munar says prayer is central to her life.

The crime stops here

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Imparters of knowledge. Nurturers of potential. Exemplars of integrity. Educators are called to live up to these important tasks each day they go to work. But they are also charged with another key imperative: safeguarding the students in their care from harm.