Youth Speak News
Holy Trinity Parish is definitely not in Kansas anymore.
Andrew Abbott makes a comeback to the Christian music scene with a new message
By Kevin Geenan, Youth Speak NewsAndrew Abbott was on the brink of breaking out into the Canadian Christian music scene. But after releasing his first album in 2013 and then another one in 2016, the London, Ont., native said he went in “auto-pilot mode.”
YSN Reads: Our best books for summer reading
By Catholic Register StaffSummer is here which means the busyness of the school year is gone. ItƵapp the perfect time to unplug from the real world and curl up with a good book. ThatƵapp why The Catholic Register and Youth Speak News have put together a list of faith-based youth titles that we think young book lovers will love. Stay tuned to our growing list of summer reads:
Synod working document: Young Catholics want pastoral renewal, a church that listens
By Catholic News ServicePro-life groups host pub night for young adults
By Jacklyn Gilmor, Youth Speak NewsJoel Recouso doesn’t really drink, but heƵapp glad he came to the Firkin on Bay pub on June 9. Over beer and bar food, pro-life young people from across southern Ontario gathered to celebrate.
Young athletes fight to balance sports and faith
By Vincent Pham, Youth Speak NewsSixteen-year-old Justin Alvarado has practice every day after school during the cross-country and track-and-field seasons. He is also a member of the FC Emery soccer club, with practices two to three times a week.
Loretto Sisters bring together students in Toronto and Peru
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterIt took a trip to Peru for Grade 12 student Carolyn Lee to gain a new appreciation for her classroom in Toronto.
Young woman tackles disability in Kenya and Toronto
By Jacklyn Gilmor, Youth Speak NewsEunice Gichuhi is half a world away from her native country, but that has never stopped her from reaching out to help.
Students’ search for truth lead to campus conversions
By Mirjana Villeneuve, Youth Speak NewsWhen relativism is the widely accepted doctrine on university campuses, backed by the feel-good motto of “you do you,” itƵapp easy to imagine how young Catholics might be swept away by the notion that there is no objective truth.
Spring cleaning reminds youth of Laudato Si’
By Marie Gamboa, Youth Speak NewsAs the first signs of spring began to appear in Toronto, a sprightly team of young Catholics decided to celebrate Earth Day by picking up trash at Christie Pits Park.
Easter season continues at U of T Newman retreat
By Anna ChelmeckiEven in the midst of a heavy ice storm, in the middle of exam season, more than 200 students and community members gathered together April 14 at University of TorontoƵapp Newman Centre for an Easter retreat.