Who Writes Magnalia
Our Contributors
Magnalia brings together leading Catholic thinkers, scholars, and writers from across Canada. Each contributor brings deep expertise and a commitment to Catholic cultural renewal.
Dr. Ryan N.S. Topping
Founding Executive Director
Executive Director of the Gregory the Great Institute. Dr. Topping is a philosopher of education and culture, and one of Canada's leading Catholic intellectuals. His work spans classical education, the theology of culture, and the renewal of Catholic institutions.
Dr. Celene Sidloski
Fellow · Saskatoon
Specialist in classical education and the Canadian Catholic intellectual tradition. Dr. Sidloski explores how the Great Books tradition can reshape Catholic formation in Canada.
Dr. Joe Woodard
Fellow · Calgary
Philosopher specializing in ethics, bioethics, and Catholic social thought. His writing in Magnalia addresses the intersection of medical ethics, conscience, and the common good.
Brian Holdsworth
Director
Catholic convert, thinker, speaker, and one of Canada's most prominent Catholic YouTube creators. Based in Edmonton, Brian produces weekly video commentaries on faith, culture, and morality, and brings communication and media expertise to the Institute.
Victor Carpay
Communications & Development
Managing Director of the Gregory the Great Institute. Victor writes the "From the Western Front" column in Magnalia, offering dispatches from the field on Catholic life in Alberta.
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