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Features

In The Idea of a University, John Henry Newman (now Saint) outlined his vision of a liberal education that spoke of the virtues and purpose of a university. Originally an Oxford man, his famed conflict at Oriel College — where he argued with the Provost that a tutor needed more engagement with undergraduates — resulted in Newman being cast out of his beloved institution and turning instead to a life of research.

Animal welfare and the Church

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Since watching a Netflix documentary on veganism five years ago, Fr. Donatello Iocco has never been the same. 

Initial spark still burns after 72 years

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“Love at first sight” as a concept probably finds itself with an even split between advocates and detractors.

Looking for Catholic love in a locked down world

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Online dating as a Catholic has always been tough for Lisa van der Wilt and the global pandemic hasn’t made it any easier.

Jean Augustine sees future in the past

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At this pivotal moment in the conversation around anti-Black racism in North America and beyond, Jean Augustine is reminded of the Sankofa — a bird associated with a west African proverb used to express the importance of reaching back for knowledge gained from the past.

Malta shares its faith with Toronto, world

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Fr. Mario Micallef recalls the general feeling of pride and excitement experienced within TorontoƵapp Maltese community on the morning of Nov. 28.

The time is now for Camilleri

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Fr. Ivan CamilleriƵapp moment has arrived — not that he was waiting for it or hoping for it or dreading it. But itƵapp here now and thatƵapp fine with him.

St. Joseph the model in a world in need of fathers

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For 65 years, Sr. Sue Mosteller has been a Sister of St. Joseph, but her relationship with St. Joseph himself reaches back even further. As a 17-year-old boarding student at the congregationƵapp Toronto girls’ school (up from the United States, and an Anglican to boot), Mosteller and her sister were called into the office and given a piece of devastating news — far away in Ohio, their father had died.

2020: Looking for hope amid the grief

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This unforgettable year, this annus horribilis, is mercifully drawing to the end, but the virus that has so consumed our lives is not.

Our ‘child-like steps’ are guided by hope

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The following is the Christmas message from Archbishop Richard Gagnon, president of Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and Archbishop of Winnipeg:

‘Christmas Star’ arrives at solstice

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CLEVELAND -- A once-every-two-decade conjunction involving the solar systemƵapp two gas giants will give earthbound observers a look at a so-called “Christmas Star” on the winter solstice.