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More than 45 years of quiet, peaceful work to help Catholics know themselves and their faith better ends Aug. 26 when Mount Alverno Retreat Centre closes its doors.

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TORONTO - To minister or not to minister is no longer the question for Jonathan Andrews, who earlier this year quit his job to become a full-time candidate for the Capuchin Franciscans.

“When I was going to do the nine-to-five it felt very repetitive. I’ve worked in warehouses, factories and offices; I’ve done the full spectrum,” said Andrews, who now nourishes the less fortunate at St. Francis Table in TorontoƵapp Parkdale neighbourhood.

“I felt that there was no higher purpose. I had no spiritual thing.”

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