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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
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterSince watching a Netflix documentary on veganism five years ago, Fr. Donatello Iocco has never been the same.
Initial spark still burns after 72 years
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register“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
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterOnline 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
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterAt 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
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterFr. 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
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFr. 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
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFor 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
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThis 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
By Catholic Register StaffThe 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
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News ServiceCLEVELAND -- 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.