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As the Catholic chaplain at two secular universities Ania Krysciak believes organizing retreats for students with no religious affiliation is critical for their spiritual formation.

VATICAN CITY - Catholic universities must give "uncompromising" and "unambiguous" witness to church teaching and defend themselves from all efforts to dilute their Catholic identity, Pope Francis said.

TORONTO - A Catholic education involves more than books and study. It means getting involved to make a difference. At least, thatöÏÓãÊÓƵapp how Eman Cheema sees it.

TORONTO - Timothy Keslick believes Pope FrancisöÏÓãÊÓƵapp small gestures are making a big impact on CanadaöÏÓãÊÓƵapp university students.

Now in its 14th year, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy is seeking to step up its academic game by becoming a degree- granting institution.

KingöÏÓãÊÓƵapp University College at London, Ont.öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Western University walks into its 60th anniversary as a newly incorporated institution, separate from the diocese of London.

TORONTO - A Catholic Social Justice Committee has been formed for Toronto Catholic schools to address the gap in learning opportunities found in different areas of the city.

TORONTO - Basilian Father Thomas Mohan, who is credited with bringing stability to St. Michael's College School during the 1990s, died Dec. 8 after a month's-long battle with leukemia. He was 84.

TORONTO - Victoria Doucet took part in the Toronto Catholic District School BoardöÏÓãÊÓƵapp 2013 Mental Health Symposium because she, like more than 10 per cent of the population 15 or older, suffers from a mental health disorder.

TORONTO - A student at St. MichaelöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Choir School was able to return to class at the renowned Toronto school this September thanks to the financial assistance of an anonymous donor who is covering his tuition of about $5,000.