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476 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-14
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Mrs Karen Reinberg-Abernethy |
kareinb3@gmail.com |
The contributions of Dr.Topping to Catholic education and to renewing Catholic culture is in my opinion a testimony to his love of the Gospels and his faith. I am saddened to hear of the decision taken by Dr. Jo-Ann Bradley. I agree with this petition and humbly ask for your intervention. |
Yes |
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475 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-14
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Mr Giuseppe Tucci |
giuseppe.a.tucci@gmail.com |
Your Grace,
I have known Dr Topping personally for some years now. I have always seen him to be an upright and just man, who loves Our Lord and above all wants to bring others to Jesus as well. I am shocked at his sudden dismissal, as it seems to stem from a beauracratic dislike rather than any action Dr Topping himself took. I urge you to look closer into these matters, as I fear he was unjustly dismissed.
Thank you for your time, and God bless you.
Giuseppe Tucci |
Yes |
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474 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-14
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Mr Joseph Bacso |
jbacso@mykolab.com |
Dr. Topping is a faithful Catholic and his lectures are valued by students.
The decision over his employment should not have been made by an interim President. |
Yes |
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473 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-14
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Mrs Lyndsey Paschal |
ferguson.lyndsey@gmail.com |
I share the same sentiments as the community. An open dialogue is at least due to address the concerns of the community. |
Yes |
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472 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-13
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Mrs Angela Campbell |
angelacampbellxyz@gmail.com |
This is horrible. The Topping family moved their oldest son into he’s 2nd year in the seminary and that same afternoon, Dr Topping was fired without cause. What does this communicate to other faithful Catholics? Or to other young men discerning their vocation. Archbishop Smith should be shamed of himself. |
Yes |
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471 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-13
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Mr Benjamin Peloso |
peloso.ben@gmail.com |
How does a Catholic theological school have a Protestant board of directors? This seems flawed.
Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.”
Luke 11:17 “ “Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall"
I love or Protestant brothers and Sister. However I do believe that without Catholic Faith they will lack the insight to foster a truly Catholic institution. It would be a rare and needful situation in which a Catholic leader could not be found to Shepard this school.
I encourage you to rethink your dismissal and your current president.
Of Course Bishop I trust that you have prayerfully discerned this decision. And respect your course of action, I am simply sharing thoughts, you have the specific grace to make this decision. I will be praying for you. |
Yes |
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470 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-13
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Mr Greg Oberti |
gregorio.oberti@gmail.com |
This was a mistake and needs to be rectified as soon as possible; Dr.Topping is a remarkable educator and a good man. |
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469 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-13
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Mrs Nicole Berube |
comet471@yahoo.ca |
This issue needs to be addressed. We need an explanation about this because it deeply affects the whole Catholic community of the Archdiocese. Thank you. |
Yes |
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468 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-12
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Mr Martin Ciglenecki |
ciglenecki.m@gmail.com |
Your Eminence,
Please consider this plea, of a faithful son of the church and his spouse. Dr. Topping, as I'm sure you can attest to yourself, is a man of the highest integrity and character. Additionally, his intellect and focus on restablishing Catholic culture is unparalleled. Please prayerfully hear our request.
Warm regards,
Martin Ciglenecki
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Yes |
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467 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-12
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Mr James H. |
jamesatthefoot@gmail.com |
Dr. Topping is a very well educated professor and I think that firing him was a very bad idea. I would also like to say that NTC was not well known before Dr. Topping and now without him, enrollment will drop. I expect a public apology to Dr. Topping. |
Yes |
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466 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-11
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Mrs Jackie Stitsen |
stitsenj@gmail.com |
This needs to be addressed. We need a clear explanation from the archbishop himself of how this happened. |
Yes |
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465 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-11
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Mrs Vanessa Bourke |
telus_vanessa@hotmail.com |
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Yes |
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464 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-11
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Mrs Vanessa Bourke |
telus_vanessa@hotmail.com |
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Yes |
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463 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-11
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Mr DAN BRITTON |
danbritton013@gmail.com |
Dr. Topping is the best of NTC. His dismissal is a grave mistake, and without correction will lead ultimately to the downfall of NTC. |
Yes |
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462 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-11
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Mr Cody Skinner |
guitarmaster2011@hotmail.ca |
Dr. Topping is a good man and faithful to the Church and her teaching. It saddens me that not and more faithful men and women of faith are being treated in similar fashion to how Dr. Topping was treated. I pray the archbishop will intervene and investigate this. |
Yes |
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461 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-11
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Mrs Joan Baruta |
joanbaruta@hotmail.com |
It is not wise to have non Catholics in a position of making decisions that affect Catholic formation and had ramifications on Catholic families.. |
Yes |
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460 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-11
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Mrs Rosi Moosmann |
benrosimo@gmail.com |
I support this petition and I want to see Dr. Topping's reinstatement. |
Yes |
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459 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-11
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Mrs Melanie Bodnar |
melaniegaylechristensen@gmail.com |
Intelligent people deserve intelligent answers to intelligent questions. Why are the querstions surrounding Dr. Topping's dismissal shrouded in secrecy? Why are the intelligent voices of the faithful being ignored by our leadership? |
Yes |
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458 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-10
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Mr Paul Sheedy |
paulsheedy250@gmail.com |
When I heard the news of Dr. Topping's dismissal, I felt like our faith was betrayed. NTC gave me hope that we would finally have better formed laity in this diocese, with its influence reaching much further. Dr. Topping played a crucial role in the growth of the college and instigating enthusiasm for the faith, especially among the youth. Is this not what we were praying for as a part of the "New Evangelization"? If this decision was personally motivated, it's time to look at the bigger picture. How much prayer went into this decision? |
Yes |
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457 |
Submit by: Guest
On: 2024-10-10
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Miss Rebecca Jacobson |
rebeccajssf@icloud.com |
Your Grace, I am deeply saddened regarding the sudden and unjust dismissal of Dr. Topping from NTC. Because of the fruit of his endeavors, I had begun to see a real flourishing of faith among the young people in Edmonton. I don't mean merely the enthusiasm that results from organized programs, which can come and go; but a real faith, with roots. I had hope that students in Alberta could perhaps find in NTC a truly Catholic education. Dr. Topping has been treated in an un-Christian way - with no explanation or apology - and our trust in our Catholic leadership and institutions suffers greatly. How can an authentically Catholic renewal take place within our Archdiocese if men like Dr. Topping are punished for the good they do? We desperately need firm leadership in this matter. Your Grace, I respectfully yet earnestly beg you to seriously consider this petition and the actions we are requesting. I will pray for you and for God's will to be done. |
Yes |
