Robert O. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our oldest parish, predating the Archdiocese of Toronto by almost 20 years, the present St. Paul's is a beautiful Romanesque building on the outside and a neo-classical building on the inside. In the heart of the oldest part of Toronto it reflects the diversity of the city in a very concentrated area. It is also near the Port Lands area of Toronto. Along.

Oshawa, Ontario

I was honoured to serve as Pastor of St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Parish in Oshawa, Ontario. St. Gregory's is the oldest Catholic Parish in Durham Region, founded in 1843. The present church is the second, built in 1893. Located in the downtown area of Oshawa next to "Parkwood" the historic home of Col. R. S. McLaughlin the founder of Buick in.

Mississauga, Ontario

This very large parish with approximately 8,000 people participating in Mass each weekend called for many opportunities to assist people in identifying themselves as a community in faith. In 2008, the parish had 10 schools, 8 elementary and 2 high schools with a total enrollment of over 7,000 students. Developing ministry and forming a community of service.

Catholic Pastoral Centre, Archdiocese Of Toronto

As Director of Lay Ministry, in 2003, the office was responsible for the formation of lay persons involved in ministry at parishes, Catholic chaplains at institutions, hospitals and prisons, and the administration of the Volunteer Screening Program. Over time the responsibilities of the office were realigned. The mandate to support lay ministry was.

Toronto, Canada Area

I served as pastor for most of my 30's in a parish with a very diverse population and both long-term parishioners and many people looking to put down roots. We counted more than 40 countries of origin in the parish. Physically the buildings required renewal and this was substantially achieved. Spiritually, the parish was always vibrant; it became more so.

Whitby, Ontario

I served as associate pastor both under our regional auxiliary Bishop, Robert Clune and Fr. Andy Macbeth. A very influential experience in this first assignment was working daily with Sr. Teresa Cannon, gsic, whose pastoral experience, vibrant spirituality, skills and wisdom taught me so very much about the life of pastoring.

Sacred Architecture

Participated in a continuing studies lecture series on sacred architecture with an emphasis on the relationship of features of sacred.

Organizational Leadership In A Pastoral Context

The Good Leaders Good Shepherds program provides tools, knowledge and skill development for Catholic clergy and lay people involved in.

Sabbatical, Cross-Cultural Theology

Catholic Theological Union is an amalgamation of some 37 religious communities many of whom have significant experience internationally.

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Theological And Ministerial Studies

Degree granted through King's College, University of Western Ontario. St. Peter's is located next to the King's campus in London, Ontario.

Master Of Divinity (Mdiv), Theological And Ministerial Studies

The Master of Divinity degree is aimed at preparation for ministry and includes a broad survey of theology and of skills necessary for.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Religious Studies, Political Science & Philosophy

Minor in philosophy, major in political science and specialist in religious studies.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Debate Team