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On: 2024-10-09
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Mrs Liz Roth |
liz.roth@protonmail.com |
This should not have happened. And now to leave a father of 10 without a way to provide for his family being let go without just cause. |
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435 |
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On: 2024-10-09
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Mrs Stephanie Gervais |
ssgervais@hotmail.ca |
As a Catholic in Alberta, this situation has our family and community very concerned. Transparency is important in situations like these to avoid confusion and speculation. I have been in different situations within the Edmonton archdiocese that have caused speculations because of a lack of transparency from your end. |
Yes |
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434 |
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On: 2024-10-09
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Mrs Brandi Banadyga |
brandibanadyga@hotmail.com |
We need good, faithful Catholics in our Catholic institutions and regards to the larger Catholic community. Please restore justice to this situation. |
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433 |
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On: 2024-10-09
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Mr Aiden Sandmaier |
ajsandmaier@gmail.com |
I looked forward to attending NTC after finishing high school due to many conversations with Dr. Topping. Over the past few years, the strong Catholic leadership has given me hope for a great education at NTC. Due to these unfortunate leadership changes, I am unsure if Newman will be the best option for Catholic education.
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Yes |
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432 |
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On: 2024-10-09
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Mr Kris McPeek |
Kris_McPeek@yahoo.com |
I find it ironic that the termination without cause of Dr. Topping from Newman Theological College and as Director of the Benedict XVI Institute coincided with the release of the new pastoral priorities by the Archdiocese:
1. Eucharistic Worship - Adoremus, which was run by Dr. Topping, exemplifies worship of our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.
2. Confident Witness - The orthodox Catholic formation that we so desperately need for witness, especially among our youth, is central to the B.A in Catholic Studies program that was initiated by Dr. Topping and is also offered to a broader audience through other initiatives started by Dr. Topping, such as Credo and the St. John Paull II Catholic Youth Leadership Camp.
3. Service to Families and Marriage - Dr. Topping and his wife have ten children; they are all faithful and active members of the local Catholic community. There is no better example of service to families and marriage than actually living it out like Dr. Topping does.
It feels hypocritical that the Archdiocese would get rid of someone who exemplifies all these priorities and puts them into action in both his personal and professional life from its most prominent institute for Catholic education and formation. |
Yes |
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431 |
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On: 2024-10-09
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Mrs Daniela McPeek |
Daniela_McPeek@yahoo.com |
St. John Henry Newman, pray for us! |
Yes |
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430 |
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On: 2024-10-09
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Mr Maria Robertson |
mkrobertson012@gmail.com |
Praying that God's will be done with regard to
Dr. Ryan Topping and this institution! And for wisdom for our Archbishop to guide us.... |
Yes |
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429 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-09
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Mr Matthieu Gratton |
grattonmatthieu@gmail.com |
In full honesty, as a former Saint Joseph seminarian, I have thought about applying to the college. I have admired the people there, enjoyed many events on campus and the wisdom that can be found within it. Unfortunately, with the loss of Dr. Topping - a wonderful professor, I now doubt the theological foundation on which the college was purposed to pass on. It's with sadness that I say I will look for alternatives before considering applying for courses at the once loved newman college.
Gloria tibi Domine |
Yes |
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428 |
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On: 2024-10-09
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Mr Maximiliano Lozano-Sarmiento |
maxlozanosarmiento@gmail.com |
Though I am not directly involved, it seems clear to me that a leader of an organization ought to represent the organization as a whole. Followers and students imitate their leader; if the leader does not represent the goal of the organization, then the whole system collapses in self contradiction and defeat. |
Yes |
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427 |
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On: 2024-10-09
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Ms Elizabeth Shaw |
lzbthshw@gmail.com |
How was this appointment made? |
Yes |
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426 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-09
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Mrs Judy Bouffard |
thebouff@hotmail.com |
Thank you for looking into this |
Yes |
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424 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-08
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Miss Malinda Zdrill |
willowzdrill@hotmail.com |
The letting go Dr Ryan Topping is patently and clearly unjust.
Re-instate him. |
Yes |
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423 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-08
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Mr Tony Tucci |
Tony1771@gmail.com |
I have been encouraged to see the positive spiritual growth of catholic youth here in the Edmonton area, including with that of my young adult children, through their interaction with Dr. Ryan Topping and the programs which he has led. I support this petition and I want to see Dr. Topping's reinstatement. |
Yes |
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422 |
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On: 2024-10-08
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Mr Colton Tomczak |
coltontomczak@gmail.com |
Most Reverend Archbishop Smith,
A culture and tradition of truth, beauty and goodness must be fostered in our Catholic institutions. Those who are responsible for forming our future priests must be committed to the precepts and truth that is found only in the One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. We must pray for courageous and faithful priests who will stand up for our faith.
Ephesians 6:11-12 |
Yes |
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421 |
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On: 2024-10-08
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Mr Matthew Purdy |
mdwc.purdy@outlook.com |
Most reverend Archbishop Smith,
While I have often had occasion to work closely with protestants of various denominations and do not wholly share the rancor of the pre-filled section with regards to Dr Jo Ann Bradley, I am still greatly concerned with the effects of her dismissal of Dr. Ryan Topping without cause, which endangers the Catholic Studies B.A. program at Newman Theological College. If there is no reason for Dr. Topping’s dismissal, then it is my sincere hope that through your action, this situation can be rectified in a way that adequately reflects the Diocese of Edmonton’s commitment to the promotion of our Catholic faith
Yours respectfully in Christ,
Matthew Purdy
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Yes |
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420 |
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On: 2024-10-08
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Ms Loretta Simonot |
simor@sasktel.net |
Please reconsider this decision …. |
Yes |
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419 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-08
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Mrs Jacqueline O'Neil |
jacquie@fallprogroup.com |
As founder of St John Choir Schola, I share Mr. Topping's vision of authentic Catholic education and agree with the above points. |
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418 |
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On: 2024-10-08
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Mr Jason Kalapurakal |
jasonkalapurakal@gmail.com |
Disheartening to see this has happened. A man who has made great contributions to this institution for the betterment of the Catholic faith should be honoured for the positive impact he has made towards the students of this institution. |
Yes |
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417 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-07
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Mr Thomas Cliplef |
tdwcliplef@gmail.com |
Why is a protestant a head of a Catholic university that is central in the formation of our diocesan priests? |
Yes |
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416 |
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On: 2024-10-07
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Mr Robert Paschal |
rosspaschal@gmail.com |
Why ? |
Yes |
