Welcome, Alumni
You are always part of the St. Peter’s Seminary community- formed in faith, united in mission, and remembered with gratitude.
Our alumni are a living testament to the enduring formation, scholarship, and community of St. Peter’s. Across generations and vocations, they continue to serve with distinction – in parishes, classrooms, boardrooms, and communities near and far.
This page celebrates their achievements, preserves their stories, and fosters ongoing connection. Here you will find our Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, alumni directory, publications and bulletins, lay graduate information, and executive terms of reference – all designed to strengthen the bonds between past, present, and future members of the St. Peter’s community.
We invite you to explore, reconnect, and remain part of the legacy.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
The REV. JAMES J. CARRIGAN Distinguished Alumni Award for Clergy
Father James Carrigan, STD (1943) served on the Seminary faculty from 1946 until 1981 as a professor of Dogmatic Theology. He was a spiritual director at the Seminary as well as for the hearing impaired community in the area.
In 1966 he was appointed rector and oversaw the changes in Seminary formation called for by the Second Vatican Council. He guided the Seminary and promoted the beginnings of lay formation programs. In all his years at the Seminary, he was known for his steady guidance, sound judgment and fair leadership. Father Carrigan died on May 10, 2003.
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The REV. JAMES J. CARRIGAN
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Recipients
2022 - Rev. Steven Wlusek
Fr. Steve was announced to be the seminary rector when Fr. Bill McGrattan was named a bishop. He now had the task of overseeing the seminary during a time of renewal. Under his leadership, the renovations begun by Fr. McGrattan took place. Though we endured the things associated with a building renovation, like noise, dust and location changes, nevertheless hope sustained us. At the beginning of each year, Fr. Wlusek would address the seminarians. Invariably, he would express his affection for the seminary family. It was through charity – affection for the people he served – that Fr. Wlusek viewed his responsibility as rector during his tenure. He poured himself out for the seminary family. It was faith that motivated him to give himself to this unique ministry that was entrusted to him by Christ and by the Church. The renewal of the seminary building under Fr. Wlusek would be the first moment of bold new vision foreseen by Bishop Fabbro.
2018 – Rev. Francis O’Connor
Fr. O’Connor hails from a large family from Strathroy, Ontario. He was ordained in 1966. He served as a parish priest in a number of parishes as well as two periods totalling 13 years in our diocesan mission in Peru. He taught Spirituality, Evangelization, the Sacrament of Holy Orders and Social Justice at St. Peter’s Seminary for 26 years, along with being the House Spiritual Director. His expertise includes preaching missions and priests’ retreats, spiritual direction, helping the poor and ministering to religious sisters. He has been much involved in groups advocating social justice issues. Using his Peruvian experience, he regularly serves the Spanish communities in the diocese. He also has a deep love for the poor and a profound respect for the dignity of every person. He is presently “retired”, but loves serving “the brotherhood” of priests, especially senior ones. He is truly a “priests’ priest”.
2015 - Rev. Michael Prieur (65)
Fr. Prieur boasts of being born at 8:45 a.m. in Paquette Corners, ON, accounting for his bright “morning” disposition. Ordained in 1965, he spent one year at Ste Rose Parish in (then) Riverside, ON, followed by three years of post-graduate studies in Rome and England. He was on the seminary faculty as a group leader and spiritual director for the all-time record of 51 years, also specializing in Bioethics and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He worked on three editions of the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada, Health Ethics Guide, Ottawa (1990, 2000, 2012), being the chair of the third one. He also represented Canada for almost 20 years on the International Catechetical Council in Rome. He began the Permanent Deacon program in the diocese in 2000. He has authored over six books, in particular, Panes of Glory (2005) on the seminary stained glass windows. This resulted in a four-part Salt and Light TV series, also called Panes of Glory, which won the international “Gabriel Award” in Indianapolis, Ind. in 2012. His latest book is The Art of the Confessor – A Vademecum for Seminarians and Priests, 2017.
2012 – Bishop Marcel Gervais
Born in St. Élie, MB, the Gervais family of 13 children moved to Sparta, ON to begin anew on a farm. Soon after his ordination as a priest in 1958, he studied in Rome and Jerusalem in Sacred Scripture. He was an inspiring scripture professor at the Seminary, often sending the students from class powerfully moved by the word of God. He served on the International Committee for English in the Liturgy [ICEL], which was given the task by Rome to translate the renewed liturgical texts into English. He also directed the Divine Word Centre for ongoing Catholic formation of priests, religious and laity with a program that blended the themes of scripture and social justice. He authored the famous scripture-study series, Journey, which was translated into various languages including French and Chinese. After his episcopal ordination in 1980 as auxiliary bishop of London, he served in the diocese of Sault Ste. Marie and then as Archbishop of Ottawa. He served as vice president and president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is renowned for his deep faith, gentle disposition and wonderfully wise understanding of scripture.
2008 – Rev. John Caswell (’62)
The Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie proudly boasts of Fr. John for his birthplace. He completed his studies at the Seminary and was ordained in 1962. He was renowned for his sharp intellect and extremely voluble, jocular sense of humour. He was a member of the famous “Flying Fathers” Hockey Team. In addition to serving in many parishes, he also established a radio station in Sudbury, featuring religious communication for the area. He was a strong supporter of seminarians, especially those of St. Peter’s. On his retirement, he donated all of his electronic equipment to the Seminary.
2005 – Rev. Adrian Jansen (’52)
Coming from Windsor, ON, Fr. Jansen served in World War II on the hospital ship Laetitia, interrupting his seminary career. He was ordained in 1952 and served in several parishes and chaplaincy assignments before beginning an extensive period as retreat director of Holy Family Retreat House in Oxley, Ontario from 1970-88. He had a remarkable gift for touching young people’s hearts, especially for their Confirmation retreats. “Sacraments, sacraments, sacraments”, he would trumpet to everyone. His deep love for culture, music, and art enriched all of his presentations. He was a valiant supporter of the seminary.
2002 – Rev. James J. Carrigan
Fr. James J. Carrigan was the Seminary’s fourth rector and the first recipient of the award named after him, astounded that this accolade would come to him first! Born in Woodstock, ON, he was ordained in 1942 and only served briefly in parish life before obtaining his doctorate in Quebec. He began teaching at the Seminary in 1945. His classes in Dogmatic Theology were direct, insightful and aimed at the heart of the matter. His leadership as Seminary Rector (1966-1981) and words of advice were appreciated by everyone, noted for its fairness and accuracy regarding Church teaching and pastoral practice. He steered the Seminary through the tumultuous years of transition and renewal following the Second Vatican Council, supported the restoration of the Permanent Diaconate long before the Diocese finally adopted it, and oversaw the implementation of the group system within the seminary. He was instrumental in the reorganization of the Seminary’s Affiliation Agreements between The University of Western Ontario and King’s College. He also forged closer ties with Huron College, the Seminary’s Anglican counterpart. Under his leadership lay people were able to register for full-time studies in theology. He also had a ministry to the hearing impaired.
The Sr. Margaret ferris Distinguished Alumni Award for Laity
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Sister Margaret Ferris CSJ, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Diocese of London, began her career on faculty at St. Peter’s Seminary in 1985 as Director of Lay Student Formation and professor of Pastoral Counseling. For many years she counselled students, helped prepare students and their supervisors for the Pastoral Year, directed yearly retreats at Oxley and from 2000 to 2006 was Director of Human Formation for the seminary. She is the author of Compassioning: Basic Counselling Skills for Christian Care-Givers, (1993). She retired from full-time duties at the Seminary in 2005 and is known for her wise counsel and listening heart.
Sister Margaret Ferris CSJ
2022 – Joe Bezzina
Since receiving his Master of Divinity degree from St. Peter’s Seminary in 1987, Joe has worked tirelessly in the name of, and for; the Church. What became evident, even at a younger age, was Joe’s love and concern for the poor and marginalized. As a teacher with the London District Catholic School Board, Joe brought the faith to his students regardless of the grades (elementary or high school) or which subject he was teaching. Later, Joe was seconded by Althouse College where he prepared young Catholic men and women who themselves would one day hope to be teaching religion. Before retiring from LDCSB, Joe served as the Religion and Family Life Consultant. During all of this, Joe volunteered and sat on various committees that would focus on social justice issues such as working in partnership with Development & Peace; always keeping in mind the need to minister to the poor and the marginalized.
2018 – Michael Tremblay (BTh ’72)
South Windsor claims the birthplace of Michael. After high school, he headed for the seminary, but God led him to his wife Sue and two adopted children. He has been married for over 45 years. He was the first full-time lay student to register in Theology in the early ‘70s, strongly supported by Fr. Jim Carrigan, the Rector of the Seminary. He then continued his studies in Ottawa obtaining a Master of Arts in Theology in 1973. Then in 1988, he obtained his Licentiate in Canon Law. He served as Vice-President of the Canadian Canon Law Society from 1994-96. Meanwhile, he was the Director of the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal for 44 years, a record. He also taught part-time at King’s College for 35 years and at the Seminary for ten years. Over the years Mike has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Catholic Family Services. He also was actively involved with Street Connections in London. He was one of the authors of Shepherds According to my Heart – A History of St. Peter’s Seminary (2012). Recently, he published The Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of London: A Ministry of Healing, A Forty-Five Year Journey. He is now engaged in compiling a history of the experience of the London diocesan priests and religious who served for over 25 years in Peru. Mike is a man of great hope, compassion and sense of justice, shown especially in his long work for those suffering from broken marriages, is a tribute to his deep Catholic faith and practice.
2015 – Mary Cahalan (MDiv ’96)
Born in the Emerald Isle, Mary, spouse Sean and their two children came to Canada in 1968 following an interview in Dublin for Mary to consider teaching in Canada. The interviewers suggested London, Ontario, and they accepted. Arriving on Labour Day weekend, Mary was in a classroom with the Catholic School Board on the following Tuesday and continued teaching for over three decades.
In the teaching world, she became “the teacher’s teacher” in both the regular academic year as well as a staff member for the Summer Ministry Course for Catholic teachers. She served in an administrative capacity as Assistant to the Religion Coordinator from 1987 to 1991. During her teaching years, she studied at King’s University College and at St. Peter’s Seminary earning her M.Div. degree in 1996. She also led many Days of Reflections for school staffs over the years. The Seminary, identifying her many gifts, hired her as an “academic consultant” for faculty and seminarians, especially for those students upgrading their skills in English. In her work with the students, she probably helped to write more essays than any other faculty member.
Mary has always been involved in community work, leading a small faith community at the Cathedral Parish for 14 years and as a committee member of the Visitation Ministry to the Homebound. She is a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, and in 2012 received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee award for her community contributions.
2012 – John Van Dommelen (BTh ’72)
Coming from a good Dutch family, John entered the Seminary in the late 60s. However, God had other plans for him. He has been married to his wife Cathie for over 40 years and has three children. In 1972, he graduated from the Seminary, then from Kings College in 1974 and from the UWO Faculty of Education in 1975. He worked for the London Catholic School Board for 35 years, retiring in June 2010. He specialized in religious education and was the Religious, Family Life and Health Education Coordinator for 14 years with the London District Catholic School Board. He proved to be a real mentor for teachers, especially in the area of religious studies. He was instrumental in planning and delivering countless workshops, days of prayer, retreats for students, writing for committees, and summer school activities, all aimed at deepening the Catholic faith in our teachers and in the diocese. He was the recipient of the London District Principals Association Award for Advocacy for Catholic Education in 2003 and 2010. John also was awarded the Fr. Angus McDougall Family Life Award given by the Catholic Association of Religious and Family Life Educators of Ontario in 2006. His warm personality and gentle approach in leading people amply illustrated the dictum of two recent Popes, namely to “propose, not impose” the faith.
2008 – Michael Trueman (MDiv ’97)
This Award winner comes to our area from the Maritimes. At the Seminary, not feeling called to be a priest, he then married and has a family. After obtaining his M. Div. from the Seminary, he went on to do post-graduate studies in Canon Law at St. Paul University in Ottawa, Ontario. This ultimately landed him a position as director of the Marriage Tribunal in the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan. He co-authored Surprised by Canon Law and Surprised by Canon Law II, tempting ordinary people to appreciate the sensitivity of Church law to our human condition.
2005 – Lois Côté (MDiv ’79)
The first Seminary female lay graduate originally comes from Montreal. She trained as a librarian and was hired in 1968 by Fr. Carrigan for the Seminary in a forward-looking move to involve the laity more. She was the first woman to finish her M. Div. at the Seminary, which gave her a tremendous advantage in selecting, and obtaining the library resources required to build the Seminary’s renowned Theological Library. Never married, she became a member of the Spanish secular institute working in the Diocese. Lois was greatly influenced by Fr. Michael Ryan’s course in Christian Social Teaching and became involved with many social justice groups working in the Diocese. Accepting an invitation from Fr. Sebastian Adayanthrath, then Director of Save a Family Plan, headquartered in the Seminary, she traveled to India in 1989 to experience first-hand the work of the organization. Falling in love with the country, the people, and tremendously impressed by the life-giving work of the organization she eventually became President of SAFP. She loves to visit Kerala and to be involved there with the Indian people.
The Deacon John Vallely Award for Permanent Deacons
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In February 2026, with great respect and affection, the Alumni Association has decided to create a new Alumni Award for Permanent Deacons. This award will be named in honour of Deacon John Vallely.
John Vallely was born in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1947. He completed medical school and urology training at Western. After residency, he undertook further fellowship training in Houston, Texas, in urodynamic and prosthetic techniques. He then returned to London to join the urology faculty at Western and to open his practice at St. Joseph’s Hospital. His practice focused on neuro-urology, urodynamic testing, and urinary incontinence, and he became an active and valued member of the urology training program. In the latter stages of his medical career, he also developed an interest in bioethics, becoming a highly regarded expert and a resource for many other programs.
In 2001, John Vallely completed his Master of Divinity, and in 2005 he was ordained a Permanent Deacon of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London. In 2008, he retired from the practice of urology to assume a full-time Deacon role at the Holy Family Parish in London. His Page 2 of 5 passion for teaching continued in his new career, and he became the Diocese of London’s Director of the Permanent Diaconate Program.
Permanent Deacon John Vallely
Alumni News: Our alumni continue to publish all kinds of great books.
I highly recommend Fr. Mike Ryan’s latest one: Encounters (Solidarity Books, 2015).
Also, Fr. Jim Conlon’s (‘64) Becoming Planetary People – Celebrations of Earth, Art and Spirit (Trowbridge & Tintera Publishing, 2016) will stretch your “Geo-Justice” sights for his 11th book.
And look out for our newest and youngest author, Fr. Patrick Bénéteau (‘10), who has a bi-lingual publication coming out soon on the magnificent murals in his parish church of River Canard just south of Windsor, Ontario.
Deacon Steve Cartier (‘07) also spearheaded a committee which published a book, Portals to Prayer, on the stained glass windows in Blessed Sacrament Parish in Chatham, Ontario.
I do think our artistic treasures in our parishes are a largely untapped source of fresh evangelization for our secular times. Have you ever thought of doing something in your parish?
I conclude by mentioning the wonderful work now being done on faculty by the newly-minted Dr. Bernardine Ketelaars (‘01). The whole area of field education is receiving a brand new infusion of focus and breadth from this mother and grandmother on our faculty. Indeed, our alumni and alumnae continue to be so fruitful in so many ways. God bless them all!
Fr. Mike Prieur (‘65)
Alumni Necrology 2022
Please find the details here.
Previous Alumni Necrology
Three names are especially noteworthy:
- Mr. Fred Pitt died on Feb 14, 2016, achieving 100 years of a very full life. He left the Seminary in 1942, having almost made it to ordination. He loved St. Peter’s, even coming to our centenary reunion.
- We should also mention Fr. Charlie McManus (‘51) who died on June 13, 2016. He gave the Seminary archives a sizeable chunk of his time helping us with various historical items.
- Finally, Fr, Vince Gleeson (‘60) died on May 11, 2016. Just when he was about to retire, he agreed to be a facilitator for the Permanent Deacon formation program, generously responding for six years to the “Fr-r-r-iend” invitation of yours truly on the front steps of Janisse Brothers Funeral Home in Windsor. All three are wonderful examples of actively carrying on our alumni spirit right to the end. May they all rest in peace!
Prayer for Unity
All powerful and loving God, you call your daughters and sons into life with you and entrust to your community the mysteries of the faith. Draw the people of your Church into greater unity, deeper reconciliation and tangible charity, so that they may see in us a foretaste of your heavenly kingdom. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Alumni Directory: Information & Contacts
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Student’s at St. Peter’s Seminary.
Alumni Contacts
Officers of the Alumni Association
Honorary President: Most Rev. Ronald Peter Fabbro, CSB
President: Rev. Jim Mockler
Past President: Rev. David Wynen
Secretary
Treasurer Archivist
Alumni Association: Honorary Vice- Presidents
- Most Rev. Gerard Bergie
- Most Rev. Robert Bourgon
- Most Rev. Murray Chatlain
- His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins
- Most Rev. Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A.
- Most Rev. Anthony Daniels
- Most Rev. Brian J. Dunn
- Most Rev. Marcel Gervais
- Most Rev. Gary Gordon
- Most Rev. Richard Grecco
- Most Rev. Mark Hagemoen
- Most Rev. Frederick Henry
- Most Rev. Peter Hundt
- Most Rev. Stephen Jensen
- Most Rev. Wayne Lobsinger
- Most Rev. Blaise Morand
- Most. Rev. William McGrattan
- Most Rev. Priamo Tejeda
- Most Rev. Bart van Roijen
- Most Rev. Gary Franken
Alumni Association: Diocesan Contacts
Alexandria-Cornwall, ON | Rev. Daniel Van Delst |
Antigonish, NS | Rev. Andrew Boyd |
Brooklyn, NY | Rev. Jerry Nadine |
Caldean Eparchy | Rev. Niaz Toma |
Calgary, AB | Rev. Cristino Bouvette |
Camden, NJ | Rev. Paul Wise |
Denver, CO | Rev. Jude Geilenkirchen |
Edmonton, AB | Rev. Paul Moret |
Fall River, MA | Rev. Edward Burns |
Grand Falls, NL | Rev. David Joy |
| Halifax-Yarmouth, NS | Rev. John MacPherson |
Hamilton, ON | Rev. Wayne Lobsinger |
Kamloops, BC | Rev. Dale Normandeau |
Kingston, ON | Rev. John Brennan |
Lafayette, LA | Rev. Michael Benedict |
Lansing, MI | Rev. Dennis Howard |
London, ON | Jennifer Clark |
Manchester, NH | Rev. Daniel Deveau |
| Maronite Rite | Rev. John Shiha |
Montreal, QC | Rev. Patrick Donnelly |
Nelson, BC | Rev. Wayne Pfliger |
Ottawa, ON | Rev. Peter Cody |
Passaic, NJ | Rev. Robert Hospodar |
Pembroke, ON | Rev. Ryan Holly |
Peterborough, ON | Rev. Raymond Rick |
Prince Albert, SK | Most Rev. Blaise Morand |
Regina, SK | Rev. Rick Krofchek |
St, Augustine, FL | Rev. Blair Gaynes |
St. Boniface, MN | Rev. Joseph Tran |
St. Catharines, ON | Rev. Paul McDonald |
Saint John, NB | Rev. Aaron Knox |
St. John’s, Nfld | Most Rev. Peter Hundt |
St. Paul, AB | Rev. Martin Jubinville |
Saskatoon, SK | Rev. Gregory Roth |
Sault Ste. Marie, ON | Rev. James Ketzler |
Thunder Bay, ON | Rev. Monsignor Pasquale Stilla |
Timmins, ON | Rev. Patrick Lafleur |
Toronto, ON | Rev. Robert O’Brien |
Vancouver, BC | Rev. Patrick Tepoorten |
Venice, FL | Most Rev. Priamo Tejeda |
Victoria, BC | Rev. Kenneth Bernard |
Winnipeg, MB | Rev. Richard Arsenault |
Alumni Bulletins
Please Note: The online Alumni Bulletin Illuminations publication will no longer publish the Alumni and Friends Directory portion of the magazine as the Directory contained personal information regarding the Alumni. This is in keeping with the Privacy Act.
A revised version of all the Alumni Bulletins will be forthcoming. Click the link below to see listings of previous bulletins.
2023
- Greetings from the editors: M. Prieur & M. Cahalan
- Our new president speaks …
- Our “Hybrid Reunion” – An Alumni First
- Eutychus falls asleep – an amazing lesson for today! Cardinal Lacroix Alumni Reunion address
- Rector’s Report from the Alumni Reunion
- The Wonders of Science: Footprints of God
- A tribute to Fr. steve Wlusek
- The 2022 Recipient of the Margaret Ferris Distinguished Alumni Award for Laily – Joseph Bezzina, M.Div (’87)
- A Financial Officer with a “Vocation”
- The Seminary Foundation Financial Report
- In Corde Ecclesiae: Reflections on Campus Ministry at King’s
- New Renovations Galore
- The Cross of San Damiano
- Fires in the Seminary: Historical Note
- London Heritage Award 2022
- Save a Family Plan launces Leprosy Rehabilitation Program
- Tree Project at Precious Blood Monastery
- Synodal Sparring and the New Evangelization
- Three new alumni members: ordinations in 2022
- A London Diocese Success Story
- Graduation On to Further Studies
- Helping Pope Francis Reconcile and Heal: A diaconal privilege for an indigenous alumnus!
- Milestones
- Congratulations to a new Bishop and two new Permanent Deacons!
- A new, smiling Bishop!
- Executive St Peter’s Seminary Alumni Association 2022
- Officers of the St. Peter’s Seminary Alumni Association 2022
2021
Greetings from the Rector
The Precedent of these Unprecedented Times
Annual Report of the St. Peter’s Seminary Foundation
- Our Alumni Association Dreams of New Possiblities
A Librarian For New Times
Our Determined, Dedicated Librarian Retires
All That’s Old is New Again
A Theologian Dreams with Pope Francis
New Trees
Canada’s First People
Musings of a Canadian Indigenous Catholic Woman
My Indigenous Heritage
Ministering Among the Indigenous of the North
Climate Change? Hark! Our Earth is Calling
A Permanent Deacon with New Sparks
Connecting with Parishioners in Pandemic Times
Wayne Lobsinger; Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton
Breaking News Milestone
A Unique Grad Linking Eastern and Western Catholicism
A Letter from the Editor
Seminary Milestones
Walking Among Their People
Officers of the St. Peter’s Seminary Alumni Association 2021
Lay Graduates
Ordination Class of 2020 & 2021
Diaconate Ordination 2021
Congratulations to our Community Friends!
2017
- A message from the Alumni Association President
- A Confident Future, A Faith-filled Commitment
- Rector’s Reflections
- From Vision to Action: The Seminary’s New Five-Year Plan
- Campaign to Revitalize the Seminary Launches
- Retirements
- Welcome New Faculty
- Alumni Reunion
- Permanent Deacons
- Annual Report
- Ordinands and Lay Grads
- Institute for Ongoing Formation
- Seminary Milestones
- “Rekindle the Gift” Construction at St. Peter’s Seminary
- Necrology
Lay Graduates
Our esteemed Lay Graduates are recognized below.
2015- 2024
| 2024 | Olga Vujovic – MTS |
| 2023 | Sharon Pepper-May – MDiv Maija Wilson – MDiv |
| 2022 | Cathy Schertzberg Smith – MDiv Monika Korzec – MDiv |
| 2021 | Nikita Ariganello – MDiv Erika Eaglesham – MDiv Delia Pardo-Herrera – MDiv |
| 2020 | Stephanie Parniak – MTS |
| 2018 | Doreen Kool – MDiv Jane Phillipson – MDiv Paul Theriault – MDiv |
| 2016 | Simon Esposito – MTS Walter Peretiatko – MTS Dominica Julia Wozniak – MDiv |
| 2015 | Lorne Poolard – MDiv Alexander Ross – MDiv |
2005-2014
| 2014 | Joseph Palko – MDiv Keith Metcalfe – MDiv Karen Rawlings – MTS |
| 2013 | David Alcorn – MDiv Christopher Marentette – MTS |
| 2012 | Marjorie Braatz – MDiv Melissa Hofstede – MDiv Eva Fodeles-Freund – MDiv Jolene Smith – MDiv |
| 2011 | Ann Louise Watt – MTS |
| 2010 | Andrew Bourque – MTS |
| 2009 | Mary Ann Crossett – MTS |
| 2008 | Paul Bundgard – MTS |
| 2007 | Carole Dash – MTS Natalie MacKay – MDiv Mary Beth Marcaccio – MTS Derek McEachen – MTS Andrea Rector – MTS |
| 2006 | Stanley MacDonnell – MDiv Vida Cunniffe – MTS Melinda White – MTS Simon Malonda – MTS |
| 2005 | Mark Ambrogio – MTS Richard Meloche – MTS |
1994-2004
| 2004 | Mr. Blair Gaynes – MDiv Mr. Patrick O’Donnell – MDiv Mr. James de Zorzi – MTS |
| 2003 | Mrs. Marcela Vaskor – MTS Mrs. Gabriella Catolino – MDiv |
| 2002 | Mr. Richard Arsenault – MDiv Mrs. Renee Pereira – MTS |
| 2001 | Mrs. Bernardine Ketelaars – MDiv Dr. John Vallely – MDiv |
| 1999 | Ms. Deborah Craven – MDiv Mr. Doug Ivak – MDiv |
| 1998 | Ms. Elizabeth MacLeod – MDiv |
| 1997 | Mr. Randall O’Connor – MDiv Mr. John Soltis – MDiv Mr. Michael Trueman – MDiv |
| 1996 | Ms. Patricia Ordas – MDiv Mrs. Mary Cahalan – MDiv Ms. Heather Haines – MDiv Ms. Eileen Dobell – MDiv Ms. Jane McArthur – MDiv |
| 1995 | Ms. Gloria Pearson-Vasey – MDiv Ms. Catherinanne Foltz-George – MDiv Ms. Dianne Paquette – MDiv |
| 1994 | Mr. Brett Taylor – MDiv Ms. Patricia Kelly – MDiv Mr. Antoine Laforet – MDiv Ms. Sarah Donnelly – MDiv |
1966-1993
| 1993 | Ms. Marie O’Connell – MDiv Ms. Mary Smith – MDiv Mrs. Frances Eyre – MDiv Ms. Beth Porter – MDiv |
| 1992 | Mr. Michael Mulhern – MDiv Ms. Teresa Drabick – MDiv Sr. Margaret Keller – MDiv Mr. Howard Burton – MDiv Ms. Patricia Roberts – MDiv Ms. Maria Sanchez-Keane – MDiv |
| 1991 | Mr. Andrew Bartley – MDiv Mr. Dennis Mercer – MDiv |
| 1990 | Mr. David Timmins – MDiv Jim Houlahan – MDiv |
| 1988 | Mr. Michael Neilands – MDiv Mr. Edward Tonini – MDiv Ms. Delia Waldock – MDiv Sr. Kathleen O’Keefe – MDiv |
| 1987 | Mr. Michael MacDonald – MDiv Mr. Christopher Jackson – MDiv Mr. Joseph Bezzina – MDiv Mr. Paul McGrory – MDiv |
| 1986 | Mr. Michael Weiler – MDiv Mr. William Wiest – MDiv Mr. Tim Trainor – MDiv Ms. Margrette McCaffrey Piche – MDiv Mr. Kelly O’Connor – MDiv |
| 1985 | Mr. Gregory Bullock – MDiv |
| 1984 | Mr. Paul Vandeven – MDiv Ms. Sandra Brown – MDiv Dr. Inger Rosback – MDiv |
| 1982 | Mr. George Dolak – MDiv Mr. Mark Mooney – MDiv |
| 1981 | Mr. Kenneth Fenton – MDiv Mr. Joseph DeViller – MDiv |
| 1980 | Mr. Daniel Mezza – MDiv |
| 1979 | Ms. Lois Cote – MDiv Mr. Paul Tratnyek – MDiv |
| 1978 | Mr. Brian Anderson – MDiv Mr. Michael Spicer – MDiv |
| 1977 | Mr. Richard Buist – MDiv Mr. Duncan MacKinnon – MDiv |
| 1976 | Mr. Philip Molloy – MDiv |
| 1975 | Mr. Joseph Rapai – MDiv |
| 1973 | Mr. Terence Gallivan – BTh |
| 1972 | Mr. Joseph Bartlett – BTh Mr. James Cannon – BTh Mr. Michael Tremblay – BTh Mr. Paul Bechberger – BTh Mr. John VanDommelen – BTh |
| 1971 | Mr. Donald Jackson – BTh Mr. Roger Spalding – BTh Mr. John Lyons – BTh |
| 1970 | Mr. Stephen Henry – BTh Mr. John Cosgrove – BTh |
| 1969 | Mr. Gerard MacDonald – BTh Dr. John Pook – BTh |
| 1968 | Mr. Paul Smith – BTh |
| 1966 | Mr. John Jaglowitz – BTh |
Executive Committee Terms of Reference
St. Peter’s Seminary Alumni Association Executive Committee
2017 – Terms of Reference
Historical Overview
A.
The Constitutions of the Alumni Association of St. Peter’s Seminary does not mention any “Executive Committee” for the alumni. In actual fact, most of the organizing of what pertained to the Association was done by the Secretary-Treasurer. However, in the 2000s, a more aggressive Seminary Foundation instigated fresh help for the Secretary-Treasurer, sparked by a specific committee to plan for the triennial alumni reunion. Organization for these events had been done by the Secretary-Treasurer and assisted by seminary faculty and lay members. But with the inclusion of the MDiv and MTh grads to the Alumni in the early ‘70s and 80s, it was felt that they should be a part of the organizing team. Also, in the 2000s with the inclusion of the Permanent Deacons as members of the alumni, and recently the Certificate Grads, their presence was also deemed necessary. And now, with the new financial assistance of the Diocese of Hamilton for the seminary refurbishment, a priest from them now seems opportune. With this brief overview, we now present a set of “Terms of Reference” for the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of St. Peter’s Seminary.
B. Membership
The committee shall consist of the following members, with the ability to add to it as a need may arise:
1. President of the Alumni Association (chair)
2. Secretary-Treasurer of the Association
3. Representative of the MDiv grads
4. Representative of the MTS grads
5. Representative of Lay Certificate grads
6. Representative of the religious order grads
7. Representative of the Permanent Deacon grads
8. Priest representative of the Diocese of Hamilton
9. Editor of The Alumni Bulletin
Ex-Officio (non-voting)
10. The Rector of the Seminary
11. The Director of the Seminary Foundation
12. The “Ambassador of the Seminary Foundation” (as needed)
C. Responsibilities of the Committee
To oversee the ongoing implementation of the mission and general directions of the Alumni Association as outlined in the “Constitutions”;
To meet at least four times a year, ordinarily at the seminary, as called by the chair;
To oversee the organization of the triennial Alumni Reunion;
To oversee the publication of the annual Alumni Bulletin, in co-operation with the bulletin Director as appointed by the Secretary- Treasurer, as indicated in the Constitutions;
To oversee the publication of the biannual Necrology and the publication of obituaries of deceased members;
To oversee all the data-bases for the Association as kept here in the seminary;
To assist the Seminary in promoting vocations to the priesthood, the permanent diaconate and religious life (when applicable);
To assist the Foundation in any fund-raising as these needs may arise;
To assist in making the membership aware of ongoing developments in seminary formation and post-ordination/graduation pastoral concerns;
To facilitate various supportive gatherings, publications, or other means to deepen the ongoing relationships of the Association:
To provide ongoing means of healing to overcome any personal difficulties encountered by members of the Association either when at the seminary or after leaving here;
D. Terms of Office for members of the committee
The term for the president is the time between the election of the president at the Alumni Reunion, beginning on the day following the reunion, and the conclusion at the following ordinarily triennial Alumni Reunion.
The other members of the committee are for the same time limit, with a built-in staggering of this to accommodate a smooth transition of the members without a new slate after each reunion. This staggering is to be determined by each constituency of those representing them.
a. Permanent Deacons: Every five years beginning in 2016;
b. MDiv: Every four years beginning in 2016;
c. MTS: Every three years beginning in 2016;
d. Certificate Grads: Every six years;
e. Chair: At each reunion;
f. Hamilton Diocese: Every six years;
g. Religious Orders: Every six years;
It is to be noted that a number of the above responsibilities may be delegated to a member of the Executive, e.g., the Secretary-Treasurer, or someone else. It may be helpful to develop an “Organizational Chart” to indicate by whom each task is carried out.