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
DPhil (Oxford) · Author of 11 books
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. Joseph 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.
Mark Ingham
Fellow · Barry's Bay · PhD Candidate
Researcher focused on vocations and Canadian Catholic demographics. His work provides data-driven analysis of the state of the faith in Canada.
Fr. Michael Bombak
Fellow · Edmonton
Parish priest and Fellow of the Institute. Fr. Bombak writes and speaks on faith, institution-building, and the pastoral dimensions of cultural renewal.
Victor Carpay
Managing Director
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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