Saint Monica Institute Consecration Event
The Seminary was happy to host the launch of a very important Archdiocese of Toronto initiative - the Saint Monica Institute for Education and Evangelization. The Saint Monica Institute now joins all other educational resources of the Archdiocese of Toronto, including St. Augustine’s Seminary Institute of Theology, Office of Catholic Youth, and Office of Formation. Our collective goal is to reach all Catholics of Toronto, our vineyard.
The Archdiocese of Toronto has served parts of the vineyard very well: youth ministry, Parish life, and theological education. As discussed at the event, this new initiative will serve the parts of the vineyard that have been underserved. The promise is to provide a new infusion of support for Catholic healthcare workers, school trustees, Catholic politicians, businesspeople, journalists, and others. Saint Monica’s Institute also joins the already existing education partners of the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Together we look forward to serving the vineyard of the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Cardinal Thomas Collins under the watchful eye of an icon of
St. Monica in the chapel at St. Augustine’s
Here is a recording of the day's events:
During the Public Square Panel Discussion Brendan Steven, Executive Director Emeritus and current Animator with Catholic Conscience interviewed three younger Catholic professionals about the challenges and opportunities in their respective professional domains. This session was a part of the St. Monica's Institute launch on September 24th, 2022 at St. Augustine's Seminary, in the Archdiocese of Toronto
Guests (from left to right):
Maria Lucas - Lawyer, Co-Founder & Secretary of the Indigenous Catholic Research Foundation
Robin D'Souza - Gilson Postdoctoral Fellow in English Literature at St. Michael's College, University of Toronto
Dr Samantha Rossi - General Practice Family Doctor in Toronto
Peter Copeland - Public Policy Advisor, Writer and Animator with Catholic Conscience.