Regis St. Michael's Faculty of Theology

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Congratulations to Dr. Hilda P. Koster, Associate Professor of Theology and Director of the Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology at the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology, Toronto School of Theology, on being awarded a 2026–2027 Small Project Grant from the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion.

Dr. Koster’s project, Teaching Eco‑Theology across the Curriculum, is a collaborative teaching initiative that brings together faculty across the Toronto School of Theology to develop shared and innovative pedagogical approaches to ecological theology in the context of today’s intersecting social, political, and ecological crises. Rooted in the teaching commitments of the Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology at Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology, the project is intentionally interdisciplinary, engaging colleagues from the University of Toronto’s School of the Environment, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), and the Department for the Study of Religion as active partners in teaching and curricular development.

This grant recognizes the importance of collaborative, justice‑oriented approaches to teaching and affirms the ongoing commitment of Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology to innovative theological education responsive to the urgent challenges of our time.

RSM Alumnus Emmaus O’Herlihy is a Benedictine monk and visual artist at Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick. His paintings draw on Christian imagery while engaging contemporary aesthetic and theological questions. His work considers how recent artistic strategies reshape aesthetic priorities and awaken an ethical summons to the Other.

On April 27, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo met with students, faculty, librarians, and staff of the University of St. Michael’s College (USMC) at the close of the academic year. Cardinal Leo has served as the university’s Chancellor since 2023.

President David Sylvester and the University Archivist Francesca Rousselle introduced His Eminence to the first fruits of St. Michael’s Canadian Religious Communities Archive: an exhibition titled 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘳𝘴 in the John M. Kelly Library.

Over lunch, faculty, students, and administrators discussed shared priorities: the new Diploma in Catholic Leadership offered at St. Mike’s Continuing Education; the formation of Catholic leaders at the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology; and experiential learning opportunities.

This year marks 30 years since the death of Henri Nouwen. To mark the occasion, The Henri Nouwen Society and St. Michael’s are hosting an international conference to celebrate profound and continuing influence of the beloved priest.

Registration is open for ‘Longing for Home: The Prophetic Witness of Henri Nouwen in a Wounded World’, May 14 – 16.

Dr. Darren Dias, OP, TST’s Executive Director, who is also an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology, and Dr. Gerard Ryan, SJ, Assistant Professor of Political Theology, also at Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology, share their thoughts on Pope Leo’s message of peace and the U.S. President’s comments in the CBC News segment below.

Not long ago, RSM Dean Jaroslav Skira had the pleasure of meeting up with former The Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies Advisory Committee chair Pavlo Grod, and current member Bishop Brian Bayda of Toronto, as well as the President of the Ukrainian Catholic University Met (Український католицький університет) Borys Gudziak. One of the speakers at the gala was a recent RSM doctoral graduate, Marichka Ivaniv Lonchyna. Dean Skira last visited the Ukrainian Catholic University this past fall to participate in a conference organized by the Ukrainian Catholic Synod of Bishops. You can read his reflections on visiting war-torn Ukraine here: https://stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/insightout-i-went-to-a-war-zone

Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology is excited to welcome Patrick Nolin as our new Student Engagement and Admissions Officer!

This newly created role reflects RSM’s ongoing commitment to an outstanding student experience—one rooted in our vibrant community life, internationally respected faculty, and deeply dedicated staff.

Patrick brings to the position a wonderful blend of academic depth, institutional knowledge, and student-centered experience. A proud alumnus of both the University of St. Michael’s College and Regis College, Patrick also holds a degree from Boston College’s Clough School of Theology and Ministry. He is a soon-to-be graduate of RSM’s doctoral program, with his research on Bernard Lonergan, continental philosophy, and trauma theory.

Well-known within our Faculty of Theology, Patrick currently serves as Associate Director of the Bernard Lonergan Research Institute and brings diverse experience in academic advising, student formation, and teaching. He also adds a practical managerial perspective from his past work in the retail sector.

Patrick officially begins his new role on April 13, 2026.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Patrick to this new chapter at RSM!

What a wonderful and eclectic feast the RSM community enjoyed at the Cultural Day Potluck last Wednesday! From Ukrainian borscht soup to Haitian goat stew to fried turon from the Philippines, the deliciousness of the food was eclipsed only by the warmth of the company. The Student Council would like to thank all who contributed their time and effort to this truly enjoyable event. And there’s more: stay tuned for pancakes this Wednesday!

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