Education
1992 S.T.L. Licentiate in Fundamental Moral Theology, Pontificio Universita Gregoriana, Rome
1987 MDiv. Master of Divinity, St. Peter’s Seminary - University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
1979 BESc in Chemical Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Professional Experience
1997 - 2009 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: St. Peter’s Seminary, London, Ontario Fundamental Moral Theology, Sacramental Theology, Religious Studies
1994 - 1997 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: St. Peter’s Seminary, London, Ontario Fundamental Moral Theology, Sacramental Theology, Religious Studies
1992 - 1994 LECTURER: St. Peter’s Seminary, London, Ontario Fundamental Moral Theology, Religious Studies
1987 - 1990 ASSOCIATE PASTOR: St. Joseph’s Parish, Chatham, Ontario
1982 - 1987 RESEARCH ASSISTANT: University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
1979 - 1982 CHEMICAL ENGINEER (P.Eng.): Polysar Limited, Sarnia, Ontario
Professional Societies and Groups
Member, Canadian Bioethics Society
Member, ATS Public Character of Theological Education Project
Member, ATS Leadership Committee
Member, Professional Engineering Society of Canada
Teaching Responsibilities
1997 - 2009 St. Peter’s Seminary (Associate Professor)
Fundamental Moral Theology 132 b
Sacramental Theology 295a - Eucharist
Sacramental Theology 292b - Theology of Order and Ministries
Religious Studies 238G - Fundamental Moral Theology 132b
1994-97 St. Peter’s Seminary (Assistant Professor)
Fundamental Moral Theology I - 111a
Fundamental Moral Theology II - 112b
Sacramental Theology 295a - Eucharist
Religious Studies 232 F/G - Fundamental Moral Theology I
Religious Studies 233 F/G - Fundamental Moral Theology II
Religious Studies 027 - Introduction to Catholic Theology
1992-94 St. Peter’s Seminary (Lecturer)
Fundamental Moral Theology I - 111a
Fundamental Moral Theology II - 112b
Christian Social Teaching I - 211a
Christian Social Teaching II - 212b
Religious Studies 232 F/G - Fundamental Moral Theology I
Religious Studies 233 F/G - Fundamental Moral Theology I
Religious Studies 234 F/G - Christian Social Teaching & Practice I
Religious Studies 235 F/G - Christian Social Teaching & Practice II
Religious Studies 027 - Introduction to Catholic Theology
Papers Given
February 1998, Philosophy Colloquium of the University of Western Ontario, King’s College, and St. Peter’s Seminary on The Eucharist: “Eucharist Belief in the Roman Catholic Tradition”
Publications
Public Character of Theological Education: A Perspective from Roman Catholic Schools of Theology & Seminaries; co-author of this article to be published in Theological Education Fall 2000.
Program for Priestly Formation; co-writer for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Ratio Institutionis Sacerdotalis for English-speaking Canada, submitted to the Holy See for recognitio October 27,1999.
Administration - St. Peter’s Seminary
Rector 1997 - present
Dean of Theology 1995 - 97
Vice-Rector 1995 - 96
Formation - St. Peter’s Seminary
Formation Advisor / Group Leader 1992-97
Spiritual Director 1992-97
Current Committees
St. Peter’s Seminary Committees
Faculty Council 1992 - 2009
Admissions Committee 1996 - 2009
Student Bursary Committee 1996 - 2009
Seminary Board 1997 - 2009
Finance Advisory Committee 1997 - 2009
Building & Grounds Advisory Committee 1997 - 2009
St. Peter’s Seminary Foundation
Foundation Board of Directors 2003 - 2009
External Committees - Diocese of London
Council of Priests - Diocese of London 1992 - 2009
Priest Personnel Board - Diocese of London 1992 - 2007
Permanent Diaconate - Diocese of London 2000 - 2009
Office of Ministry & Personnel Advisory Board 1997 - 2006
Episcopal Council 2004 - 2007
College of Consultors 1998 - 2009
External Committees
King’s College Board of Directors 1997 - 2009