The Catholic Register Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:20:37 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Members right at home in Chinese Catholic Club /item/33193-members-right-at-home-in-chinese-catholic-club /item/33193-members-right-at-home-in-chinese-catholic-club

Gabrielle TsaiƵapp adjustment to life in Toronto after moving from Vancouver had its challenges, but the fellowship of the University of TorontoƵapp Chinese Catholic Club (UTCCC) made her feel right at home.

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Youth Speak News Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:19:09 -0400
Ethics Bowl shows what is missing in political discourse /item/32787-ethics-bowl-shows-what-is-missing-in-political-discourse /item/32787-ethics-bowl-shows-what-is-missing-in-political-discourse

“We look forward to hearing what you have to enrich the discussion,” said one student to an opponent at the second annual Ethics Bowl Feb. 27 in discussing whether or not pardoning criminals gave justice to the victims. “I’m excited to hear what team B has to say,” said another young competitor with a smile.

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waclarke@catholicregister.private (Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register) Canada Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:57:16 -0500
University's new president ponders what's next for St. Michael's College /item/28219-university-s-new-president-ponders-what-s-next-for-st-michael-s-college /item/28219-university-s-new-president-ponders-what-s-next-for-st-michael-s-college

David Sylvester was installed as the new president of the University of St. MichaelƵapp College on Oct. 4 at St. BasilƵapp Church in Toronto. Here is an edited transcript of his speech that day, reflecting on the importance of the school and of Catholic education:

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crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) Higher Education Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:32:00 -0400
Randy Boyagoda's new literary venture explores the Catholic faith in school atmosphere /features/arts/item/28154-randy-boyagoda-s-new-literary-venture-explores-the-catholic-faith-in-school-atmosphere /features/arts/item/28154-randy-boyagoda-s-new-literary-venture-explores-the-catholic-faith-in-school-atmosphere

Some might say that Randy Boyagoda is a lot like Prin, the protagonist of his third novel. Both are Catholic university professors with a Sri Lankan background and four daughters. 

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Arts News Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:23:45 -0400
David Mulroney: We must renew our ‘Catholic weirdness’ /item/27566-david-mulroney-we-must-renew-our-catholic-weirdness /item/27566-david-mulroney-we-must-renew-our-catholic-weirdness

After three years as president of the University of St. MichaelƵapp College in Toronto, David Mulroney steps down June 30. The long-time diplomat and former ambassador to China reflects on his time at St. MichaelƵapp and the direction of Catholic education.


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Canada Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:34:01 -0400
Easter season continues at U of T Newman retreat /item/27216-easter-season-continues-at-uoft-newman-retreat /item/27216-easter-season-continues-at-uoft-newman-retreat

Even 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. 

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Youth Speak News Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:28:46 -0400
Bob Brehl: Free speech takes a beating at universities /opinion/columnists/item/27049-bob-brehl-free-speech-takes-a-beating-at-universities /opinion/columnists/item/27049-bob-brehl-free-speech-takes-a-beating-at-universities

Jordan Peterson is a University of Toronto psychology professor, best-selling author, cultural critic, international media celebrity — and lightning rod.

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robertbrehl@catholicregister.org (Robert Brehl) Register Columnists Sun, 25 Mar 2018 15:03:25 -0400
Crusading journalist ‘fighting the fight’ /item/26950-crusading-journalist-fighting-the-fight /item/26950-crusading-journalist-fighting-the-fight

Victor Malarek believes he was born with a sword in hand to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves. In fact, he made a career out of it. 

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jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) Canada Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:16:16 -0500
Dr. David Sylvester appointed to head St. MichaelƵapp College /item/26904-dr-david-sylvester-appointed-to-head-st-michael-s-college /item/26904-dr-david-sylvester-appointed-to-head-st-michael-s-college St. MichaelƵapp College has its man.
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mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) Canada Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:20:01 -0500
Regis College to preserve a large part of the Scarboro's work /item/26234-regis-college-to-preserve-large-part-of-scarboros-work /item/26234-regis-college-to-preserve-large-part-of-scarboros-work

Note: An earlier version of this story indicated that the Scarboro Foreign Mission Society would cease to exist by 2020.The article has been modified to more accurately reflect the Scarboro Missions plans for continuing their apostolate.


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mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) Higher Education Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:05:00 -0400