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Youth Speak News

Mental health and social media make for one of the strongest combinations to opening a dialogue, Regina Contreras says.

Winnipeg youth combats mental health stigma

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Regina Contreras was in her second year at Red River College in Winnipeg when she found herself talking with a friend last summer about their struggles with anxiety and depression. 

St. Valentine baptizing St. Lucilla by Jacopo da Ponte

Speaking Out: Valentine’s Day is for all love

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Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and sometimes it feels like just another excuse for the greeting card industry to make a grab for your money. Though biblical in origin, the sweet secular sentiments of love have been overshadowed by pressure to be in a relationship, purchase grocery-store flowers and indulge the chocolate makers.

Saint John Paul II Academy, which launched in a community centre this fall with 17 Grade 8 students, is enjoying wholehearted support from donors and families. A new building for the academy is set to be built by the time these students enter Grade 11.

Surrey community rallies behind new Catholic school

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The Saint John Paul II Academy community is larger than the school’s modest membership would seem to suggest.

Speaking Out: Taking a stand against abortion

Speaking Out: Taking a stand against abortion

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I don’t handle conflict well, especially when it comes to social media. I don’t like to engage in online arguments. I don’t like to throw my opinion in the circle. It scares me. It makes me uneasy. 

Mira Gillis appeared in a public service announcement video by World Vision Canada that spoke about products connected to child labour practices.

Catholic teen speaks out against child exploitation

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Mira Gillis wants to be a voice for the voiceless and she’s not going to stop until she is heard.

Speaking Out: Catholic schools make me thankful

Speaking Out: Catholic schools make me thankful

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As I enter my last semester in Alberta’s publicly-funded Catholic schools, I am, more than ever, thankful for the Catholic education I have received.

The newly opened Elk Island Catholic Schools Central Learning Services building has a dynamic and contemporary design, including glass walls that flood the interior with natural light.

St. Isidore bringing out the best in its students

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EDMONTON – Named after the patron saint of the Internet, St. Isidore Catholic Learning Centre in Sherwood Park, Alta., is far from a traditional school setting. 

Priests hear confession from World Youth Day pilgrims Jan 24.

Speaking Out: My WYD dreams have to wait

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When I found out about World Youth Day Panama I was beyond excited. 

Surveying homeless youth is something Covenant House Toronto does every year, said Amanda Noble, Covenant House’s manager of research and evaluation.

Survey is digging deep into youth homelessness

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How young people end up homeless and what happens to them once they’re on the street are basic questions for those who want to end homelessness. 

Pope Francis leaves at the end of the final session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct. 27.

Speaking Out: Don't try to make me feel better

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I can’t stand it when someone says, “I believe in Jesus, not people.” 

Speaking Out: Rethinking your New Year goals

Speaking Out: Rethinking your New Year goals

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Did you know Jan. 12 is known as Quitters’ Day? According to Strava, a social network for athletes, this is the fateful day when most people report failing their New Year’s goals.

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