Rev. Scott Birchall

BIOGRAPHY

Fr. Scott Birchall was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Toronto in 2014.  After his ordination, he served as an associate pastor at Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga.  In 2017, Fr. Birchall undertook his Doctor of Ministry studies at the Catholic University of America, with a focus on empathy development in Canadian English seminaries.  He completed his doctoral studies in 2021.  He currently serves as the Director of Philosophy Formation (Serra House), Director of Pastoral Formation, Director of Field Placement and has been a lecturer in the field placement program since 2020 and the pastoral internship program since 2021. 

In addition to his responsibilities at St. Augustine’s, Fr. Birchall provides ongoing weekend support to parishes within the Archdiocese of Toronto and has served on a number of committees within the Archdiocese including member of Vocation Council 2015-2018, Priest’s Under 5 Program 2017-2020, and Priest Council Clergy Representative 2017-Present.  He has also provided a number of talks and led prayer services throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS / SELECTED AREAS OF SERVICE / PASTORAL WORK

• Guest Speaker, St. Joseph Consecration Day / 2021 / Merciful Redeemer Parish, Mississauga. 

• Guest Speaker, Couples for Christ (Canadian Regional Heads), Marian Day of Consecration / 2021 / Virtual Session.

• Presenter, Holy Spirit Novena Retreat/ 2020 / St. Augustine’s Seminary, Toronto.

• Guest Speaker, Merciful Redeemer Youth Ministry Program/ 2014 – 2017 / Merciful Redeemer Parish, Mississauga. 

• Guest Speaker, Couples for Christ (Western Region), Lenten Day of Reflection/ 2016 / St. Christopher’s Parish, Mississauga.

• Guest Lecturer, RCIA Program/ 2014-2017 / Merciful Redeemer Parish, Mississauga.

• Guest Lecturer, Merciful Redeemer Prayer Group/ 2016-2017 / Merciful Redeemer Parish, Mississauga.