Rev. Michael Corpus

Vice-Rector

BIOGRAPHY

Rev. Michael Corpus was born and raised in Toronto.  He has completed a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Sociology at University of Toronto at Mississauga, and was working on another degree in Finance and Accounting through Ryerson University, when he responded to the call to the priesthood.  Within eight years of seminary formation, he has completed a Bachelor of Catholic Thought (Philosophy) at St. Philips Seminary, and his Masters of Divinity Degree through St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto.  Before entering seminary, he worked for 15 years in the Hospitality and Tourism industry in various roles including management of operations, human resources (specializing in Training and Development), finance and accounting.  He also has much experience in graphic design, photography, and videography.

During his time in the seminary, he has ministered to youth, elderly, sick, homeless, and imprisoned through various placements and ministries.  He has spent much of his time with parishioners from St. Barnabas Parish, Blessed Trinity Parish, and St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.  Rev. Michael Corpus was ordained as a deacon (transitional) on June 16, 2019 and ordained to the priesthood on June 27, 2020.  He served at St. Joseph Parish in Streetsville, Mississauga before being assigned as Vice Rector at St. Augustine’s Seminary.